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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.
| 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 | |
CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING