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 will not clean. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
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| Loose or faulty engine mounts |
- Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or faulty. Refer to Engine Mount Inspection
in Engine Mechanical - 2.9L or Engine Mount Inspection
in Engine Mechanical - 3.7L.
- Repair or replace the engine mounts as required. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side
and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
in Engine Mechanical - 2.9L or Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side
and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side
in Engine Mechanical - 3.7L.
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| Clutch pedal sticking |
- Inspect the clutch pedal for correct operation.
- Replace the clutch pedal if it is faulty. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .
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| Clutch actuator cylinder binding |
- Inspect the clutch actuator cylinder for the piston seals binding or sticking on the hub.
- Replace the clutch actuator cylinder if it is binding. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
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| Clutch master cylinder binding |
- Inspect the clutch master cylinder for the piston binding or sticking in the cylinder.
- Replace the master cylinder if it is faulty. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .
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| Improper clutch installation |
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- The pressure plate for distortion caused by improperly tightening the pressure plate bolts
- The clutch disc for a bent hub caused by forcing the installation of the transmission
- The correct clutch disc
- The clutch disc for being installed backwards
- Replace the clutch assembly if it is damaged, or if the wrong components were installed. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
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| Clutch disc binding on the input shaft |
- Inspect for the following conditions:
- The input shaft for rust dirt or debris
- The clutch disc for a bent hub
- The input shaft for excessive wear on the splines, causing the clutch disc to bind
- Repair or replace the following components if found faulty.
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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 Assembly Replacement .
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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 (RPO M30)
or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO MA5)
in Engine Mechanical - 2.9L or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO M30)
or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO MA5)
in Engine Mechanical - 3.7L.
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| Flywheel uneven |
- Inspect the flywheel surface for being warped or uneven.
- Replace the flywheel if it is faulty. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO M30)
or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO MA5)
in Engine Mechanical - 2.9L or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO M30)
or Engine Flywheel Replacement (RPO MA5)
in Engine Mechanical - 3.7L.
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