Toyota Camry Quiz
Clutch

Clutch system (From July, 2003)

In this manual: Clutch
Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
28steps
~168min
4/5difficulty
Done 0 of 28
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT: Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely causes of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Symptom

Suspected Area
Clutch grabs/chatters
  1. Engine mounting (Loosen)
  2. Clutch disc (Runout is excessive)
  3. Clutch disc (Oily)
  4. Clutch disc (Worn out)
  5. Clutch disc torsion rubber (Damaged)
  6. Clutch disc (Glazed)
  7. Diaphragm spring (Out of tip alignment)
Clutch pedal is spongy
  1. Clutch line (Air in line)
  2. Master cylinder cup (Damaged)
  3. Release cylinder rubber(Damaged)
Clutch is noisy
  1. Release bearing (Worn, dirty, or damaged)
  2. Clutch disc torsion rubber (Damaged)
Clutch slips
  1. Clutch pedal (Free play is out of adjustment)
  2. Clutch disc (Oily)
  3. Clutch disc (Worn out)
  4. Diaphragm spring (Damaged)
  5. Pressure plate (Distortion)
  6. Flywheel (Distortion)
Clutch does not disengage
  1. Clutch pedal (Free play is out of adjustment)
  2. Clutch line (Air in line)
  3. Master cylinder cup (Damaged)
  4. Release cylinder cup (Damaged)
  5. Clutch disc (Out of true)
  6. Clutch disc (Runout is excessive)
  7. Clutch disc (Lining broken)
  8. Clutch disc (Dirty or burned)
  9. Clutch disc (Oily)
  10. Clutch disc (Lack of spline grease)

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