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GENERAL INFORMATION

Clutch Trouble Shooting

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NOTE:

This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific information see appropriate articles where available.

ALL MODELS

NOTE:

This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific information see appropriate articles where available.

CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING

Problem & Possible Cause		Action
Clutch Chatters/Grabs
Incorrect Pedal Adjustment		Adjust Free Play
Worn Input Shaft Spline		Replace Input Shaft
Binding Pressure Plate		Replace Pressure Plate
Binding Throw-Out Lever		Check Throw-Out Lever, Check Throw-Out Bearing, Check Bearing Retainer
Uneven Pressure Plate Contact With Flywheel		Align/Replace Worn Parts
Transmission Misaligned		Align Transmission
Worn Pressure Plate		Replace Clutch Assembly
Oil-Saturated Disc		Replace Clutch Assembly, Repair Oil Leak
Loose Engine Mounts		Replace Engine Mounts
Clutch Pedal Sticks Down
Clutch Cable Binding		Replace Clutch Cable
Weak Pressure Plate Springs		Replace Clutch Assembly
Binding Clutch Linkage		Lubricate Linkage
Broken Clutch Pedal Return Spring		Replace Return Spring
Clutch Will Not Release
Oil-Saturated Disc		Replace Clutch Assembly, Repair Oil Leak
Defective Disc Face		Replace Clutch Assembly
Disc Sticking on Input Shaft Splines		Replace Disc/Input Shaft
Binding Pilot Bearing		Replace Pilot Bearing
Faulty Clutch Master Cylinder		Replace Master Cylinder
Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder		Replace Slave Cylinder
Blown Clutch Hose		Replace Hose
Sticky Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve		Clean/Lube Sleeve
Clutch Cable Binding		Replace Clutch Cable
Broken/Loose Bellhousing		Check Bellhousing
Rattling/Squeaking
Broken Throw-Out Lever Return Spring		Replace Return Spring
Faulty Throw-Out Bearing		Replace Throw-Out Bearing
Faulty Clutch Disc		Replace Clutch Disc
Faulty Pilot Bearing		Replace Pilot Bearing
Worn Throw-Out Bearing		Replace Throw-Out Bearing
Dry Bearing Retainer Slide For Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve		Lubricate Slide
Slipping
Faulty Pressure Plate		Replace Clutch Assembly
Worn Clutch Disc		Replace Clutch Assembly
Incorrect Alignment		Realign Clutch Assembly
Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder		Replace Slave Cylinder
No Pedal Pressure
Leaky Hydraulic System		Check Clutch Master Cylinder, Check Clutch Slave Cylinder
Check Clutch Hose
Broken Clutch Cable		Replace Clutch Cable
Faulty Throw-Out Lever		Replace Throw-Out Lever
Broken Clutch Linkage		Repair Clutch Linkage
Noisy Clutch Pedal
Faulty Safety Switch		Check/Replace Switch
Noisy Self-Adj. Ratchet		Replace Ratchet
Dry Throw-Out Bearing		Replace Throw-Out Bearing
Dry Pilot Bearing		Replace Pilot Bearing
Worn Input Shaft		Replace Input Shaft