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Clutch Pedal Hard to Push

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Clutch Pedal Hard to Push

Cause Actions
DEFINITION: The clutch pedal requires high effort to operate. Review the Symptoms - Clutch  and perform the necessary inspections.
Incorrect hydraulic fluid.
  1. Inspect for the correct fluid in the master cylinder. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
  2. If mineral oil is found, replace the clutch master cylinder, the clutch actuator cylinder, and flush the hydraulic system and fill with the correct fluid. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement , and Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
Contaminated hydraulic fluid.
  1. Inspect the hydraulic fluid for water.
  2. Inspect the hydraulic fluid for dirt or debris.
  3. Inspect the clutch hydraulic fluid for contamination of mineral oil. If contaminated, replace the clutch master cylinder and the clutch actuator cylinder. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .
  4. Flush the hydraulic system and fill with the correct fluid. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding .
Clutch pedal binding.
  1. Inspect the pedal for binding.
  2. Replace the pedal. Refer to Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement .
Clutch pedal spring worn.
  1. Inspect the clutch pedal spring for wear.
  2. Replace the clutch pedal. Refer to Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement .
Kinked or damaged clutch actuator cylinder front pipe.
  1. Inspect for a kinked or damaged clutch actuator cylinder front pipe.
  2. Replace the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe Replacement .
Clutch disc worn too thin. Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (1.4L LUJ) , Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement (1.8L LUW) .
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