5C
Clutch System Symptom Diagnosis
Condition Possible Cause Action
Slipping
Improper clutch pedal free travel
Adjust and, as necessary, replace clutch facings.
Loss of clearance at the tip of release fork
Adjust as prescribed.
Clutch facings dirty with oil
Replace.
Clutch facing excessively worn
Replace.
Weakened diaphragm spring
Replace.
Distorted pressure plate or flywheel surface
Replace.
Dragging clutch
Improper clutch pedal free travel
Adjust free travel.
Weakened diaphragm spring, or worn spring tip
Replace.
Front input shaft bearing worn or broken
Replace.
Damaged or worn splines of transaxle input shaft
Replace.
Excessively wobbly clutch disc
Replace.
Clutch facings broken or dirty with oil
Replace.
Clutch vibration
Glazed clutch facings
Repair or replace.
Clutch facings dirty with oil
Replace.
Wobbly clutch disc, or poor facing contact
Replace.
Weakened torsion springs in clutch disc
Replace.
Clutch disc rivets loose
Replace disc.
Distorted pressure plate or flywheel surface
Replace.
Weakened engine mounting or loosened mounting bolt or nut
Retighten or replace.
Noisy clutch
Worn or broken release bearing
Replace.
Input shaft front bearing worn down
Replace.
Excessive rattle of clutch disc hub
Replace disc.
Cracked clutch disc
Replace.
Pressure plate and diaphragm spring rattling
Replace.
Grabbing clutch
Clutch facings soaked with oil
Replace.
Excessively worn clutch facings
Replace.
Rivet heads showing out of facing
Replace.
Weakened torsion springs
Replace.