Clutch System: General: Troubleshooting

PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE - CLUTCH SYSTEM

Trouble symptom		Probable cause	Remedy
Clutch slipping Car will not respond to engine speed during acceleration Insufficient car speed Lack of power driving uphill		Insufficient pedal free play Clogged hydraulic system Excessive wear of clutch disc facing Hardened clutch disc facing, or oil on surface Damaged pressure plate or flywheel Weak or broken pressure spring	Adjust Correct or replace parts Replace Replace Replace Replace
Difficult gear shifting (gear noise during shifting)		Excessive pedal free play Hydraulic system fluid leaks, air trapped or lines clogged Unusual wear or corrosion of the clutch disc spring Excessive vibration (distortion) of the clutch disc	Adjust Repair or replace parts Replace Replace
Clutch noisy	When the clutch is not used	Insufficient play of the clutch pedal	Adjust
	When the clutch is not used	Excessive wear of the clutch disc facing	Replace
	A noise is heard after the clutch is disengaged	Unusual wear and/or damage of the release bearing	Replace
	A noise is heard when the clutch is disengaged	Insufficient grease on the sliding surface of the bearing sleeve	Repair
	A noise is heard when the clutch is disengaged	Improperly installed the clutch assembly or bearing	Repair
	A noise is heard when the car suddenly jump starts with the clutch partially engaged	Damaged pilot bushing	Replace
Hard pedal effort		Insufficient lubrication of the clutch pedal	Repair
		Insufficient lubrication of the spline part of clutch disc	Repair
		Insufficient lubrication of the clutch release lever shaft	Repair
		Insufficient lubrication of the front bearing retainer	Repair
Hard to shift or will not shift		Excessive clutch pedal free play Faulty clutch release cylinder Clutch disc out of place, runout is excessive or lining broken Dirty spline on input shaft or the clutch disc Faulty clutch pressure plate	Adjust the pedal free play Repair the release cylinder Inspect the clutch disc Repair as necessary Replace the clutch cover
Clutch slips		Insufficient clutch pedal free play Clogged hydraulic system Clutch disc lining oily or worn out Faulty pressure plate Binding release fork	Adjust the pedal free play Repair or replace parts Inspect the clutch disc Replace the clutch cover Inspect the release fork
Clutch grabs/chatters		Clutch disc lining oily or worn out Faulty pressure plate Bent clutch diaphragm spring Worn or broken torsion spring Loose engine mounts	Inspect the clutch disc Replace the clutch cover Replace the clutch cover Replace the clutch disc Repair as necessary
Noisy clutch		Damaged the clutch pedal bushing Loose part inside housing Worn or dirty release bearing Sticking release fork or linkage	Replace the clutch pedal bushing Repair as necessary Replace the release bearing Repair as necessary