Clutch System

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Special Service Tools

SPECIAL TOOLS

Tool Name/Number Illustration Description
Clutch Disc Guide
09411-1P000
Clutch disc installation

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Problem Affected component Measurement
Clutch Sticks or Rattles Engine Mount (Loose) Tighten the engine mount.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Excessive Imbalance) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (oil contaminated) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Worn) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc torsion spring (damaged) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc (Bare) Inspect the clutch disc.
Diaphragm Spring (Displaced) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Pedal Spongy Clutch Line (Air in Line) Bleed the system.
Master Cylinder (Damaged) Replace the clutch master cylinder.
Slave Cylinder (Damaged) Replace the clutch release cylinder.
Clutch Slipping Clutch Release Bearing Assembly (Worn, Dirty or Damaged) Repair or replace the release bearing.
Clutch slipping Clutch disc assembly (oil contaminated) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Worn) 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 system.
Master Cylinder (Damaged) Replace the clutch master cylinder.
Slave Cylinder (Damaged) Replace the clutch release cylinder.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Displaced) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Excessive Imbalance) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Cover Torn) Replace the clutch disc.
Clutch disc assembly (dirty or burnt) Repair or replace the release bearing.
Clutch disc assembly (oil contaminated) Inspect the clutch disc.
Clutch Disc Assembly (Lack of Grease on Splines) Lubricate the splines.

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