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 assembly (excessive runout) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (oily) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (worn out) | ||
| Clutch disc torsion spring (damage) | ||
| Clutch disc (glazed) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (tip out of alignment) | ||
| Clutch pedal is spongy | Clutch line (air in line) | - |
| Master cylinder cup (damaged) | ||
| Release cylinder spring (damaged) | Click here | |
| Clutch is noisy | Release bearing (worn, dirty, or damaged) | |
| Clutch disc torsion spring (damaged) | ||
| Clutch slips | Clutch pedal (free play out of adjustment) | |
| Clutch line (air in line) | - | |
| Clutch disc (worn out) | ||
| Diaphragm spring (damaged) | ||
| Pressure plate (distortion) | ||
| Flywheel (distortion) | ||
| Clutch does not disengage | Clutch pedal (free play out of adjustment) | |
| Clutch line (air in line) | - | |
| Release cylinder cup (damaged) | Click here | |
| Clutch disc assembly (out of true) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (excessive runout) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (lining broken) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (dirty or burned) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (oily) | ||
| Clutch disc assembly (lack of spline grease) |