Clutch Rattle

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Clutch Rattle

Cause	Action
DEFINITION: A rattle noise coming from the clutch components with the clutch disengaged or engaged. Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.
Idle rattle clutch engaged	Replace the clutch disc, due to faulty dampener springs. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (M86) or Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (MU3) .
Clutch is improperly installed	Remove the clutch and install it correctly. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (M86) or Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (MU3) .
Clutch disc dampener worn or damaged	Inspect the clutch disc for a broken or worn dampener. Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (M86) or Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (MU3) .
Clutch disc splines and input shaft splines worn	Inspect the clutch disc hub to input shaft splines for excessive clearance. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch splines are worn. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (M86) or Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (MU3) . Replace the input shaft. Refer to Transaxle Case Disassemble in Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 Speed or Transaxle Disassemble in Manual Transaxle - MU3.