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CLUTCH
5
9. GENERAL SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS
A. CLUTCH GRAB / CHATTER
COMPLAINT
CAUSES
REMEDY
Clutch disc facing
covered with oil or
grease
Oil leak at engine rear main or
transaxle input shaft seal.
Correct leak and replace modular clutch
assembly.
Too much grease applied to
splines of disc and input shaft.
Apply lighter coating of grease to splines.
No fault found with
clutch components
Problem actually related to
suspension
or
driveline
component.
Further diagnosis required. Check
engine/transmission mounts, suspension
attaching parts and other driveline
components as needed.
Engine related problems.
Check electronic fuel injection and ignition
systems.
Partial engagement of
clutch disc
Clutch cover, spring, or release
fingers bent, distorted (rough
handling, improper assembly).
Replace clutch assembly.
Clutch disc damaged or distorted.
Replace clutch assembly.
Clutch Misalignment.
Check clutch housing to engine dowels
and dowel holes for damage. Correct as
necessary.
B. CLUTCH SLIPS
COMPLAINT
CAUSES
REMEDY
Disc facing worn out
Normal wear.
Replace clutch assembly.
Driver frequently rides (slips)
clutch, results in rapid wear,
overheating.
Replace clutch assembly.
Insufficient clutch cover diaphragm
spring tension.
Replace clutch assembly.
Clutch disc facing
contaminated with oil
or grease
Leak at rear main oil seal or
transaxle input shaft seal.
Replace leaking seals.
Replace clutch assembly.
Excessive amount of grease
applied to input shaft splines.
Apply less grease to input shaft. Replace
clutch assembly.
Road splash, water entering
housing.
Seal housing. Inspect clutch assembly.
Concentric Slave Cylinder leaking
hydraulic fluid.
Replace Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC).
Clutch is running
partially disengaged
Release bearing sticking or
binding, does not return to normal
running position.
Verify that bearing is actually binding. Then,
replace bearing and transmission front
bearing retainer if sleeve surface is
damaged.
Concentric Slave cylinder (CSC)
binding.
Replace Concentric Slave cylinder (CSC).