Symptom Diagnosis
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
| Symptom | Possible Cause |
|---|---|
| Clutch Slippage | Clutch Pedal Sticking, Plate Diaphragm Spring Damaged Or Weakened, Clutch Plate Damaged, Clutch Disc Facing Damaged Or Worn Excessively, Clutch Disc Facing Surface Hardened Or Oil Coated, Clutch Release Hub & Bearing Binding Or Flywheel Glazed Or Damaged. |
| Clutch Chatter Or Shudder | Engine/Transmission Mount Loose Or Damaged, Oil On Clutch Disc Facing, Clutch Plate Damaged Or Excessive Runout, Clutch Disc Facing Surface Hardened Or Damaged, Flywheel Surface Glazed Or Damaged, Transmission Input Shaft Eccentric Or Not Perpendicular Or Pilot Bearing Worn Or Damaged. |
| Clutch Pedal Feels Spongy Or Has Excessive Travel. Clutch Will Not Disengage | Insufficient Clutch System Fluid, Leakage Of Clutch System Fluid Or Air In Hydraulic System. |
| Clutch Drag & Hard To Shift | Insufficient Clutch System Fluid, Leakage Of Clutch System Fluid, Air In Hydraulic System, Excessive Runout Or Damaged Clutch Disc, Clutch Disc Splines Rusted Or Worn Or Pilot Bearing Worn Or Damaged. |
| Clutch Pedal Pulsation | Clutch Disc Damaged Or Worn, Excessive Flywheel Runout. |
| Clutch Related Vibrations | Engine Component Grounding Against Frame, Loose Flywheel Bolts, Excessive Flywheel Runout, Unbalanced Clutch Plate, Accessory Drive Belt Loose Or Damaged Or Pilot Bearing Worn Or Damaged. |
| Excessive Noise | Clutch Slave Cylinder Assembly, Pilot Bearing Worn Or Damaged, Excessive Crankshaft End Play Or Clutch Plate & Disc. |