Clutch Slippage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Chock the wheels. Apply the parking brake. Depress and release the clutch pedal slowly to check if the pedal is binding. If the clutch pedal is not binding, go to next step. If the clutch pedal is binding, inspect, and install a NEW clutch pedal and support bracket assembly as necessary. Test the system for normal operation. Proceed to the next step in this procedure, if necessary.
- Depress the clutch pedal. Start the engine. Shift the transmission to 4th gear. Increase the engine RPM to 2000 and slowly release the clutch pedal. If the engine stalls within 5 seconds, the clutch is not slipping. If the clutch is slipping, remove the clutch disc and pressure plate and inspect for damage or wear on pressure plate, clutch disc, flywheel, pilot bearing and release hub and bearing for binding. See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.