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CLUTCH
6
COMPLAINT
CAUSES
REMEDY
Clutch disc rusted to
flywheel
and/or
pressure plate
Occurs in vehicles stored or not
driven for extended period of time.
Also occurs after steam cleaning if
vehicle is not used for extended
period.
Replace clutch assembly.
Clutch
will
not
disengage properly
Disc bent, distorted during
transaxle installation.
Replace clutch assembly.
Clutch cover diaphragm spring
damaged
during
transaxle
installation.
Replace clutch assembly.
Air in clutch hydraulic system.
Bleed clutch hydraulic system to purge
air.
Clutch master cylinder or slave
cylinder leaking
Check and replace master and/or slave
cylinder.
Clutch disc binds on
input shaft splines
Clutch disc hub splines damaged
during installation
Clean, smooth, and lubricate disc and shaft
splines.
Replace modular clutch assembly, or clutch
disc, and/or input shaft if splines are
severely damaged.
Input
shaft
splines
rough,
damaged.
Clean input shaft splines.
Then lube.
Corrosion or rust formations on
splines of input shaft and disc.
Clean input shaft splines and disc splines,
then lube.
Clutch disc facings
have fractured into
small pieces
Driver performs a 5-1 downshift at
vehicle speed in excess of 60 miles
per hour
Alert driver to problem cause. Replace
clutch assembly. Inspect slave cylinder and
bearing for damage.
Leak at rear main or transaxle input
shaft seal
Replace seal. Replace clutch assembly.
Excessive heat from slippage
Replace Clutch Assembly
C. CLUTCH PEDAL NOISE
COMPLAINT
CAUSES
REMEDY
Clutch
pedal
Squeaks
when
Depressed to pedal
Pedal bushings worn out or
inadequate lubrication.
Replace the Pedal assembly.
Push rod ball joint worn out.
Lubricate or replace the push rod.
Clutch pedal return spring worn out. Replace the Pedal assembly.