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Symptom Chart - Clutch Operation

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SYMPTOM CHART - CLUTCH OPERATION

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Clutch slippage
  • Clutch pedal reserve
  • Diaphragm springs
  • Clutch pressure plate
  • Clutch disc facing
  • Hardened or oiled clutch disc facing surface
  • Flywheel
  • Clutch chatter, rattle or shudder
  • Engine mounts
  • Oil on clutch disc facing
  • Diaphragm springs
  • Clutch pressure plate
  • Clutch disc facing
  • Flywheel
  • Clutch disc
  • Clutch drag
  • Insufficient clutch hydraulic fluid
  • Air in hydraulic system
  • Diaphragm springs
  • Clutch disc
  • Clutch disc splines
  • Oil on facing
  • Clutch pedal pulsation
  • Clutch and brake pedal pivot shaft not correctly lubricated
  • Flywheel
  • Worn springs in pressure plate
  • Clutch system leakage
  • Clutch master cylinder
  • Clutch slave cylinder
  • Clutch hydraulic tubes