Symptom Chart - Clutch Operation

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Condition	Possible Sources	Action
Clutch slippage	Clutch pedal binding Clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring weakened/damaged Clutch pressure plate worn/damaged Clutch disc facing worn excessively/damaged Clutch disc facing surface hardened or oil coated Clutch release hub and bearing binding Flywheel glazed/damaged	Go to Clutch Slippage .
Clutch chatter or shudder	Engine/transmission mount loose/damaged Bolts retaining clutch pressure plate to flywheel loose Clutch pressure plate worn/damaged Clutch disc facing oil coated Clutch disc facing hardened/damaged Clutch disc runout excessive Flywheel surface glazed/damaged Flywheel runout excessive Transmission input shaft eccentric/not perpendicular	Go to Clutch Chatter or Shudder .
Clutch drag	Insufficient clutch hydraulic system fluid Clutch hydraulic system fluid leakage Air in clutch hydraulic system Clutch pressure plate worn/damaged Clutch disc damaged Clutch disc splines rusted/worn Clutch disc runout excessive	Go to Clutch Drag .
Clutch pedal pulsation	Clutch pressure plate worn/damaged Clutch disc damaged Clutch disc runout excessive Flywheel runout excessive	REMOVE the clutch disc and pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH article. INSPECT the clutch disc and pressure plate for wear or damage. CHECK the clutch disc runout. REFER to Clutch Disc Check . CHECK the flywheel runout. REFER to Flywheel Runout Check . REPAIR all components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
Hard shifting	Insufficient clutch hydraulic system fluid Clutch hydraulic system fluid leakage Air in clutch hydraulic system Clutch not releasing Transmission concern	Go to Hard Shifting .