Clutch System

Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Suspected Area REMEDY
Clutch Sticking/Vibration Engine Mount (Loose) Tighten the engine mount.
Clutch disc assembly (excessive runout) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (oil contaminated) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (used) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc torsion spring (damaged) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (glazed) Inspect the clutch disc.
Diaphragm spring (misaligned) Replace the clutch disc.
Spongy clutch pedal Clutch line (air in line) Bleed the air.
Clutch master cylinder (damaged) Replace the clutch master cylinder.
Clutch release cylinder (damaged) Replace the clutch release cylinder.
Clutch Noise Release bearing (worn, dirty, or damaged) Repair or replace the retainer.
Clutch slipping Clutch disc assembly (oil contaminated) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (used) Replace the clutch disc.
Diaphragm spring (damaged) Replace the clutch disc.
Pressure plate (warped) Replace the clutch disc.
Flywheel (warped) Replace the flywheel.
Clutch does not disengage Clutch line (air in line) Bleed the air.
Clutch master cylinder (damaged) Replace the clutch master cylinder.
Clutch release cylinder (damaged) Replace the clutch release cylinder.
Clutch disc assembly (misaligned) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (excessive runout) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (damaged cushion plate) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (dirty or burnt) Repair or replace the retainer.
Clutch disc assembly (oil contaminated) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (lack of grease on splines) Lubricate the splines.

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