If you maintain KAMAZ trucks, you have almost certainly dealt with the clutch release fork 14-1601203 (Russian: вилка выключения сцепления). It is one of those small, cheap parts that can take an entire truck off the road when it fails — and one of the most frequently mis-ordered, because it exists under three different part numbers. This guide covers what it does, which trucks it fits, how the interchange numbers work, and what to check before ordering.
What the clutch release fork does
The release fork is the lever of the clutch actuation mechanism. It sits inside the clutch housing, mounted on the fork shaft. When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the fork pivots and pushes the release sleeve with the throw-out bearing against the pressure plate fingers, disengaging the clutch.
Because every single gear change cycles this part, the fork's contact pads wear over time. A worn or cracked fork shows up as incomplete clutch disengagement: grinding when shifting, a clutch pedal that feels wrong, or a truck that creeps with the pedal fully down. On a fleet vehicle that is downtime you do not want.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Part number | 14.1601203 (also written 141601203, 14-1601203) |
| Name | Clutch release fork / вилка выключения сцепления |
| Weight | 0.865 kg |
| Dimensions | ~190 × 140 × 40 mm |
| Assembly diagrams | Appears in 20 KAMAZ clutch assembly drawings |
Which trucks does it fit?
The fork fits the classic KAMAZ line-up and one ZIL model:
- KAMAZ-4310 — the 6x6 military/off-road workhorse
- KAMAZ-43114 — later 6x6 all-terrain truck
- KAMAZ-4326 — 4x4, famous as the Dakar rally-raid base truck
- KAMAZ-5320 — the classic 6x4 flatbed, one of the most produced Soviet trucks ever
- KAMAZ-5410 — 6x4 tractor unit
- KAMAZ-5511 — 6x4 dump truck
- ZIL-133GYa — heavy long-haul truck
That spread of models is exactly why this part stays in constant demand: the 5320/5410/5511 family was built in enormous numbers and is still working across Russia, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The three numbers: 14-1601203, 14-1601203-01 and 16.1601203
This is where buyers get burned. The same fork appears under:
- 14-1601203 — the original drawing number
- 14-1601203-01 — a variant of the same design, interchangeable
- 16.1601203 — the number used in current production
These are interchangeable. If your parts catalogue shows one number and a supplier quotes another, it is usually the same fork — but always confirm fitment against your truck model before ordering a batch.
How to identify the right part
- Match the catalogue number on the old part or in your vehicle's parts book.
- Check the shape: the fork is a cast/forged lever, roughly 190 mm long, with the two characteristic contact pads that push the release sleeve.
- When in doubt, send the part number plus a photo of the old part, or your truck model/VIN, to the supplier before paying.
Where to look it up
Full specifications, all 20 assembly diagrams showing the fork's position in the clutch, and the complete fitment list are on the part page:
14.1601203 Clutch release fork — kamaz-parts.com
The catalogue covers 87,000+ KAMAZ, URAL, MAZ, MTZ and TATRA part numbers with the original OEM drawing structure (brand → model → assembly group → position table), so you can verify a number against the actual assembly drawing before you order. If you are sourcing wholesale, the same page has a quote form — mixed pallets across part numbers are welcome.
Typical failure symptoms recap: grinding shifts, incomplete disengagement, excessive free play at the pedal. If you see these on a KAMAZ-5320/5410/5511 family truck, check fork 14-1601203 and the throw-out bearing together — they wear as a pair.
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