| Condition | Possible Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
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Slipping
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Improper clutch pedal free travel
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Replace clevis pin or clutch pedal arm.
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Worn or oily clutch disc facing
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Replace disc.
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Warped disc, pressure plate or flywheel surface
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Replace disc, clutch cover or flywheel.
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Weakened diaphragm spring
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Replace clutch cover.
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Master cylinder piston or seal cup not returning
|
Replace master cylinder.
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Dragging clutch
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Improper clutch pedal free travel
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Replace clevis pin or clutch pedal arm.
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Weakened diaphragm spring, or worn spring tip
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Replace clutch cover.
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Rusted input shaft splines
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Lubricate.
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Damaged or worn splines of transaxle input shaft
|
Replace cluster gear.
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Excessively wobbly clutch disc
|
Replace disc.
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Clutch facings broken or dirty with oil
|
Replace disc.
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Fluid leakage
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Repair or replace.
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Clutch vibration
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Glazed (glass-like) clutch facings
|
Repair or replace disc.
|
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Clutch facings dirty with oil
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Replace disc.
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Release bearing slides unsmoothly
|
Lubricate.
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Wobbly clutch disc, or poor facing contact
|
Replace disc.
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Weakened torsion springs in clutch disc
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Replace disc.
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Clutch disc rivets loose
|
Replace disc.
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Distorted pressure plate or flywheel surface
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Replace clutch cover or flywheel.
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Weakened or loosened engine mounting bolt or nut
|
Retighten or replace mounting.
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Noisy clutch
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Worn or broken release bearing
|
Replace release bearing.
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Input shaft front bearing worn down
|
Replace input shaft bearing.
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Excessive rattle of clutch disc hub
|
Replace disc.
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Cracked clutch disc
|
Replace disc.
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Pressure plate and diaphragm spring rattling
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Replace clutch cover.
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Grabbing clutch
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Clutch disc facings soaked with oil
|
Replace disc.
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Clutch disc facings excessively worn
|
Replace disc.
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Rivet heads showing out of facing
|
Replace disc.
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Weakened torsion springs
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Replace disc.
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