CLUTCH SYSTEM (for C551) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Tech Tips
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | 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) |