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Driving a VW Jetta with a manual transmission can be fun, and it gives you more control over the car. You can use the clutch to decelerate, lower the torque to the wheels, accelerate at higher rpm and even kill the engine. The whole system hinges on a clutch, which you use to change gears in the transmission and keep them from grinding each other during the speeding up and slowing down process of driving. If the clutch begins to feel less responsive or has too much slack, you may need to adjust it.

Instructions

1

Locate the clutch adjustment mechanism in the engine bay of the car.

2

Slide the locking strap down to the top of the mechanisms protective covering.

3

Compress the adjustment mechanism and hook the straps over the lugs protruding from the side.

4

Press the clutch pedal while someone else pulls the clutch cable, taking care to keep the adjustment mechanism compressed.

5

Unhook the locking mechanism straps and depress the clutch pedal several times until the tension is good.

AmPro tools are manufactured by Frenway Products. Frenway has been in business since 1984 and provides tools and services to 63 countries around the world. Using an AmPro torque wrench allows you to set your own torque specifications for your chosen project. Torque settings are very important when you are working with different engine bolts. If you use too much torque on certain bolts, you may break them and make it harder, if not impossible, to remove from the hole. Always check your bolt torque specifications before you set your torque wrench.

Instructions

1

Hold your AmPro wrench in one hand. With the other hand, grab the locking knob at the end of the torque wrench and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the torque setting.

2

Adjust the handle to your desired torque setting. Start by rotating the handle so the setting reads "0" on the minor graduation scale. The "0" is also in line with vertical scale on the shaft. Both of these scales are in inch pounds (in/lb).

3

Raise or lower the handle to adjust the vertical scale setting. The vertical scale has large numbers (120, 360, 600, etc.) listed in a vertical fashion on the handle.

4

Rotate the handle to your desired setting on the minor graduation scale. This adjustment allows you to add small amounts of torque to your vertical scale setting. "1" on the minor graduation indicates 1 foot/lb and is equal to 12 inch/lb. For example, if you raise the handle on the vertical scale to 360 inch/lb and then rotate the minor scale to "2", you will be adding 24 inches to your 360 setting to make it a setting of 384 inch/lb.

5

Rotate the locking knob clockwise to secure your setting into place.

The original equipment connection between the rear brake pedal and the rear brake master cylinder on all Harley-Davidson Road Glides to date is completely mechanical and not hydraulic. The mechanical connection is the same whether your Road Glide is equipped with your original brake pedal or an aftermarket pedal.

Instructions

1

Sit down next to the right side of your motorcycle and find the brake pedal.

2

Find the rear brake master cylinder which is approximately parallel to the bottom of the brake pedal and about two feet closer to the rear of the bike. Then find the metal rod that connects the two.

3

Loosen the jam nut that connects the rear brake cylinder to the brake rod by turning the nut counterclockwise with an open end wrench.

4

Turn the brake rod with an open end wrench fitted to the flattened section of the brake rod. Turn the rod clockwise to lower the pedal and counterclockwise to raise the pedal.

5

Tighten the jam nut by turning it clockwise when the brake pedal is adjusted to the proper height.

6

Inspect the cotter pin that locks the brake rod to the brake pedal assembly. Use pliers to replace the cotter pin if it is broken or very corroded.

You can adjust the parking brake on your 1995 Mazda MX-5 right from your home garage, saving time and money. You will know that its time to adjust your parking brake when the vehicle starts to slip when parked downhill. Adjusting the parking brake takes up the slack in the parking brake cable, allowing the parking brake to be more effective. You only need a few basic tools to do the job.

Instructions

1

Start the engine. Step on the brake pedal so it goes all the way to the floor four times. Shut off the engine.

2

Locate the center console cover between the drivers and passengers seats. Unhinge the hooks. Remove the cover by lifting up.

3

Find the adjuster nut attached to the parking brake cable. Tighten the nut with the wrench.

4

Lift up on the hand brake one click. Start the engine and look on the instrument panel to see that the parking brake light is on. Disengage the hand brake.

5

Put wheel chocks behind and in front of the front wheels. Lift up the rear end of the Mazda with a jack. Slide jack stands under the vehicle next to the two rear wheels. Lower the vehicle onto the stands.

6

Spin the rear wheels forward with your hands. If youve done the adjustment correctly, they should spin freely.

7

Raise up the vehicle, slide the jack stands out of the way and lower the car to the ground. Remove the jack and wheel chocks.

You can adjust the emergency brake cables on your 1997 Ford F-150 yourself right from your home garage or driveway. This will save you a trip to the mechanic. When you park your F-150 on a downhill slope and the parking brake starts to slip, you know its time to adjust the cables on the parking brake. You just need a couple of tools purchased from your local auto parts retailer to get the job done. Start by parking the vehicle on level ground before making the adjustment.

Instructions

1

Step on the parking brake pedal, pressing it all the way to the floor.

2

Place wheel chocks in front of the front wheels and chocks behind the front wheels.

3

Put the floor jack under the back end of the vehicle and lift it up high enough to slid the jack stands underneath the F150 next to each wheel. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands.

4

Get under the Ford and find the parking brake cable rod in the center of the vehicle. It is the rod with the cables coming to it. Hold the rod in place with your hand. Using pliers, tighten the equalizer nut about six turns.

5

Attach the cable tension gauge to the rear tension cable to measure and set the number of pounds of tension. Set the F-150s tension at 350 pounds.

6

Disengage the parking brake and spin the rear wheels to make sure they turn freely.

7

Adjust the parking brake equalizer nut so that it has a clearance of 0.38 mm if you find there is resistance when you spin the wheels.

8

Raise up the truck, remove the jack stands, lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the wheel chocks.

DeVilbiss gravity feed spray guns are designed the same way that other spray guns are; in order to paint using a DeVilbiss HVLP gun you must adjust them for air pressure, flow rate of material and spray pattern. Making these adjustments to the gun will allow you to properly spray any paint, including enamel paint, when it has been properly thinned.

Instructions

1

Plug the air compressors air line into the base of the DeVilbiss spray gun; it has a universal fitting that locks into the air line. You will see the air pressure gauge at the base of the gun register the overall air pressure from the compressor when the line is properly inserted.

2

Adjust the knob at the base of the DeVilbiss spray gun until the dial indicator registers 20 pounds per square inch. This is the optimum spraying pressure for enamel paint.

3

Pull the trigger of the spray gun. The trigger should pull back within 1/2-inch of the handle. The spray adjustment knob is located at the top and the back of the spray gun; turning the knob counterclockwise will reduce the amount of play in the spray guns trigger, thus reducing the amount of paint allowed into the sprayer.

4

Locate the knob on the side of the spray gun. On a DeVilbiss HVLP, this knob controls the width of the spray pattern of the gun. Adjust this knob all the way counterclockwise to open the spray pattern all the way.; at this setting, when spraying 12 inches from the surface, the spray pattern will be 12 inches wide.

5

Locate the knob just above the webbing of your thumb and forefinger when holding the spray gun; this knob controls the air pressure of the gun. Turn the knob all the way clockwise to open up the gun completely. Because you have a pressure reading of 20 PSI from the air control knob, you do not need to further restrict the air flow.

6

Thin the enamel paint with a 4:1 ratio of paint to enamel thinner; this is the accepted standard for spraying enamel paint through a 20 PSI spray gun. You should doublecheck the paint data sheets to make certain, though, as some paint manufacturers may produce their paint slightly thicker or thinner, and will recommend a different optimal pressure accordingly.

An impact gun is an air tool that removes bolts and nuts quickly with the pressure of air from a compressor. Impact guns are very useful for working on vehicles to remove stubborn nuts and bolts. One of the most common uses of an impact gun is for removing and replacing lug nuts on wheels. An impact gun greatly reduces the amount of time on a project as opposed to using hand tools.

Instructions

1

Turn the air compressor on and let it achieve operating pressure. The air compressor will cycle off when it is ready for use.

2

Hold the impact gun with the bottom quick connector facing up. Squirt two or three drops of pneumatic tool oil in the connector.

3

Grasp the quick coupler on the impact gun at the rear. Pull the ring back and insert the air compressor hose onto the tool. Attach the other end of the hose to the air compressor in the same manner.

4

Insert a socket into the impact gun by pressing it on the tip.

5

Turn the airflow regulator on the impact gun to a higher number and setting for more power. If the socket is on a bolt and the bolt will not turn, adjust the tool for more torque to a higher number. Turn the airflow regulator to a lower number and setting for less torque.

If you spend a lot of time driving on the highway, you probably are familiar with your cars cruise control. It can make driving long distances more comfortable and increase your fuel economy. Older vehicles with mechanical cruise controls occasionally require adjustments to keep them operating at peak efficiency. If your Jeep CJ7s cruise control engages at a higher or lower speed than youve selected, follow the procedure outlined below.

Instructions

Speed-centering Adjustment

1

Locate the cruise-control module underneath the instrument panel on the drivers side. On one side near the mounting tabs are two adjustment screws.

2

Adjust the screw closer to the mounting tabs in the following manner: If the cruise control engages two or more miles per hour faster than the selected speed, turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise a quarter-turn. If the cruise control engages two or more miles per hour slower than the selected speed, turn the adjusting screw clockwise a quarter-turn.

3

Drive the vehicle on a level road to check for proper adjustment. Repeat the steps above as necessary.