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DRIVETRAIN
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DRIVETRAIN
Complaint
Component
Causes
Remedy
10. Harsh Noise on Declutching
A harsh whistling noise
can be heard either on
declutching or all the time.
It varies according to the
pressure applied to the
pedal.
The movement of the re-
lease bearing is hard
when rotated by hand.
The bearing has seized
or was noisy from the
start.
Or the bearing has
overheated, burning off
the grease caused by
incorrect pre-load.
Systematically check the
clutch cable, linkages,
joints fork bearings, pre-
load spring.
11. Permanent Loud Noise
Permanent loud noise.
The levers are badly
damaged and the
release bearing has
seized.
Incorrect clutch adjust-
ment causing bearing
failure.
Regularly check the
clutch
adjustment.
Always refer to manual
for correct method of
clutch adjustment.
12. Slipping and Juddering.
The clutch slips and
eventually judders.
The pressure plate burn
marks.
Driver resting foot on ped-
als. Incorrect clutch ad-
justment.
Regularly correct clutch
adjustment. Always refer
to the vehicle workshop
manual for correct
method of clutch.
Educate the driver , to use
clutch pedal only while
changing gears & avoid
resting feet on it.
13. Juddering After Replacing the Clutch
The clutch judders after
installation of new clutch.
Circular grooves can be
seen on the friction
material on the flywheel
side.
The clutch has been
replaced when the
flywheel has been
previously scored.
Systemically check the
condition of the fly wheel.
Skimming of flywheel may
be needed.
14. Pedal Stiff
Stiff pedal with the risk of
prolonged slipping even
after releasing clutch
pedal.
The guide tube is
corroded and worn.
Clutch wear is abnormal
taking into account the
amount of mileage.
The release bearing jams
on the guide.
If there are any signs of
irregular wear, replace
guide tube.