CLUTCH SYSTEM (for C551) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the ranked order of probability of each of the possible causes. Check each part in order. Replace parts as necessary.
| Symptom | Suspected Areas | See Page |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch grabs/chatters | Engine mounting (Loose) | - |
| Clutch disc assembly (Runout excessive) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Oily) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Worn out) | ||
| Clutch disc torsion spring (Damaged) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (Tip out of alignment) | ||
| Clutch pedal spongy | Clutch release cable (Wrongly adjusted) | |
| Clutch noisy | Clutch release bearing assembly (Worn, dirty or damaged) | |
| Clutch disc torsion spring (Damaged) | ||
| Clutch slips | Clutch release cable (Wrongly adjusted) | |
| Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Oily) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Worn out) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (Damaged) | ||
| Pressure plate (Distorted) | ||
| Flywheel sub-assembly (Distorted) | ||
| Clutch does not disengage | Clutch release cable (Wrongly adjusted) | |
| Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Out of true) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Runout excessive) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Lining broken) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Dirty or burned) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Oily) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (Lack of spline grease) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (Damaged) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (Tip out of alignment) | ||
| Pressure plate (Distorted) |