DEFINITION: The clutch grabs, or chatters, or the clutch is unable to release without the vehicle jerking. An abrupt engagement of the clutch.
Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections. |
| Grease or oil contamination on the clutch facings |
- Repair the cause of the oil leak or grease contamination.
- Clean the clutch facings.
- Replace the clutch components if they do not clean. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .
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| Loose or faulty engine mounts |
- Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or faulty. Refer to Engine Mount Inspection
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- Repair or replace the engine mounts, as required. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
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| Clutch pedal sticking |
- Inspect the clutch pedal for correct operation.
- Replace the clutch pedal/bracket assembly, if faulty. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .
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| Clutch actuator binding |
- Inspect the clutch actuator for binding or sticking.
- Replace the clutch actuator if it is binding. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
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| Clutch master cylinder binding |
- Inspect the clutch master cylinder for binding or sticking.
- Replace the master cylinder, if faulty. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .
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| Warped clutch cover |
- Inspect the clutch cover for distortion caused by improperly tightening the clutch cover bolts.
- Replace the clutch cover, if distorted. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .
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| Improper clutch installation |
- Inspect the pressure plate for distortion caused by improperly tightening the pressure plate bolts.
- Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub caused by forcing the installation of the transmission.
- Inspect for the correct clutch disc.
- Inspect the clutch disc for being installed backwards.
- Replace the clutch assembly, if damaged, or the wrong components were installed. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .
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| Clutch disc binding on the input shaft |
- Inspect the input shaft for rust dirt or debris.
- Clean and lubricate the input shaft.
- Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub.
- Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch disc is faulty. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .
- Inspect the input shaft for excessive wear on the splines, causing the clutch disc to bind.
- Replace the transmission input shaft, if worn. Refer to Transaxle Case Disassemble
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| Clutch pressure plate damaged |
- Inspect the pressure plate for bent drive straps caused by improper vehicle use.
- Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch pressure plate is damaged. Inform the customer. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .
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| Flywheel improperly machined |
- Inspect the flywheel for being machined and causing interference with the clutch disc.
- Replace the flywheel if it has been machined. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement
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| Flywheel uneven |
- Inspect the flywheel surface for being warped or uneven.
- Replace the flywheel, if faulty. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement
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