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 | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch grabs/chatters | Engine mounting (Loose) | - |
| Clutch disc (Excessive runout) | ||
| Clutch disc (Oily) | Click here | |
| Clutch disc (Worn out) | ||
| Clutch disc torsion spring (Damaged) | ||
| Clutch disc (Glazed) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (Out of tip alignment) | ||
| Clutch pedal spongy | Clutch line (Air in line) | - |
| Master cylinder cup (Damaged) (for LHD) | ||
| Master cylinder cup (Damaged) (for RHD) | ||
| Release cylinder rubber (Damaged) | ||
| Clutch noisy | Clutch release bearing (Worn, dirty, or damaged) | |
| Clutch disc torsion spring (Damaged) | ||
| Clutch slips | Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment) (for LHD) | |
| Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment) (for RHD) | ||
| Clutch disc (Oily) | ||
| Clutch disc (Worn out) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (Damaged) | ||
| Pressure plate (Distortion) | ||
| Flywheel (Distortion) | ||
| Clutch does not disengage | Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment) (for LHD) | |
| Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment) (for RHD) | ||
| Clutch line (Air in line) | - | |
| Master cylinder cup (Damaged) (for LHD) | ||
| Master cylinder cup (Damaged) (for RHD) | ||
| Release cylinder cup (Damaged) | ||
| Clutch disc (Out of true) | ||
| Clutch disc (Excessive runout) | ||
| Clutch disc (Lining broken) | ||
| Clutch disc (Dirty or burned) | ||
| Clutch disc (Oily) | ||
| Clutch disc (Lack of spline grease) |