Problem & Possible Cause

Action

Clutch Chatters/Grabs

Incorrect Pedal Adjustment

Adjust Free Play

Worn Input Shaft Spline

Replace Input Shaft

Binding Pressure Plate

Replace Pressure Plate

Binding Throw-Out Lever

Check Throw-Out Lever, Check Throw- Out Bearing, Check Bearing Retainer

Uneven Pressure Plate Contact With Flywheel

Align/Replace Worn Parts

Transmission Misaligned

Align Transmission

Worn Pressure Plate

Replace Clutch Assembly

Oil-Saturated Disc

Replace Clutch Assembly, Repair Oil

Leak

Loose Engine Mounts

Replace Engine Mounts

Clutch Pedal Sticks Down

Clutch Cable Binding

Replace Clutch Cable

Weak Pressure Plate Springs

Replace Clutch Assembly

Binding Clutch Linkage

Lubricate Linkage

Broken Clutch Pedal Return Spring

Replace Return Spring

Clutch Will Not Release

Oil-Saturated Disc

Replace Clutch Assembly, Repair Oil

Leak

Defective Disc Face

Replace Clutch Assembly

Disc Sticking on Input Shaft Splines

Replace Disc/Input Shaft

Binding Pilot Bearing

Replace Pilot Bearing

Faulty Clutch Master Cylinder

Replace Master Cylinder

Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder

Replace Slave Cylinder

Blown Clutch Hose

Replace Hose

Problem & Possible Cause

Action

Sticky Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve

Clean/Lube Sleeve

Clutch Cable Binding

Replace Clutch Cable

Broken/Loose Bellhousing

Check Bellhousing

Rattling/Squeaking

Broken Throw-Out Lever Return Spring

Replace Return Spring

Faulty Throw-Out Bearing

Replace Throw-Out Bearing

Faulty Clutch Disc

Replace Clutch Disc

Faulty Pilot Bearing

Replace Pilot Bearing

Worn Throw-Out Bearing

Replace Throw-Out Bearing

Dry Bearing Retainer Slide For Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve

Lubricate Slide

Slipping

Faulty Pressure Plate

Replace Clutch Assembly

Worn Clutch Disc

Replace Clutch Assembly

Incorrect Alignment

Realign Clutch Assembly

Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder

Replace Slave Cylinder

No Pedal Pressure

Leaky Hydraulic System

Check Clutch Master Cylinder, Check

Clutch Slave Cylinder

Check Clutch Hose

Broken Clutch Cable

Replace Clutch Cable

Faulty Throw-Out Lever

Replace Throw-Out Lever

Broken Clutch Linkage

Repair Clutch Linkage

Noisy Clutch Pedal

Faulty Safety Switch

Check/Replace Switch

Noisy Self-Adj. Ratchet

Replace Ratchet

Dry Throw-Out Bearing

Replace Throw-Out Bearing

Dry Pilot Bearing

Replace Pilot Bearing

Worn Input Shaft

Replace Input Shaft