In vehicles with a manual transmission, a clutch is provided and such a small part as a fork takes the most important place in it. It is called the clutch release fork. This is a small part of the clutch actuator of vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. Such parts are always made in the form of a fork, that is, a lever and two paws. Therefore, the appropriate name went. The clutch yoke transfers force to the clutch or to the release bearing.

The functionality of the 3RG brand Release Fork, clutch

The clutch provides a break in the torque flow that is sent to the gearbox from the engine directly when shifting gears. The clutch is operated exclusively remotely. It includes a pedal, cables or rods, in rare cases, a hydraulic booster and a clutch. Precisely the clutch release fork carries out the transmission. Its main function is to transform the thrust force, to bring the clutch to the clutch basket.

1. GOLF I (17)
2. RABBIT I (17)
3. GOLF � (17)
4. CARIBE I (17)
5. JETTA I (16)
6. JETTA I Saloon (16)
7. ATLANTIC I (16)
8. GOLF II (19E, 1G1)
9. GOLF Mk II (19E, 1G1)
10. JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165)
11. JETTA II Saloon (19E, 1G2, 165)
12. JETTA Mk II (19E, 1G2, 165)
13. GOLF III (1H1)
14. GOLF Mk III (1H1)
15. VENTO (1H2)
16. VENTO Saloon (1H2)
17. JETTA III (1H2)
18. GOLF III Variant (1H5)
19. GOLF Mk III Estate (1H5)
20. GOLF III Estate (1H5)
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Among the auxiliary tasks of the clutch fork is to prevent distortions, adjust or compensate for backlash, and sometimes, in addition to the supply, also the removal of the clutch from the basket. The fork ensures proper clutch function. Therefore, if it breaks down, it should be replaced with a new one.