Symptoms - Clutch

Symptoms - Clutch

Strategy Based Diagnostics

Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Clutch System Description and Operation (Description and Operation).

Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Visually inspect the clutch master cylinder reservoir for the correct fluid level. Do not open.
* Inspect the hydraulic clutch lines for dents, kinks or other obvious damage that may affect the clutch system operations.
* Inspect the hydraulic lines for proper installation.
* Inspect the clutch system for contamination of dirt, oil, or other substances that may affect the clutch system operations.
* Inspect for aftermarket parts.
* Inspect the clutch pedal for binding, over-center spring in use or operation.

Intermittent

Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in order to verify the system is operating properly.

Symptom List

Note: Due to the variety of clutch options, there may be components in the mechanical diagnostic tables that are not on a particular vehicle.

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Clutch Drag Hard Shifting (Clutch Drag Hard Shifting)
* Clutch Slipping (Clutch Slipping)
* Clutch Grabbing (Clutch Grabbing)
* Clutch Rattle (Clutch Rattle)
* Clutch Noisy (Clutch Noisy)
* Clutch Pedal Spongy, Low Pedal Effort, Hesitates on Return (Clutch Pedal Spongy, Low Pedal Effort, Hesitates on Return)
* Clutch Pedal Hard to Push (Clutch Pedal Hard to Push)
* Clutch Frequent Adjustments (Clutch Frequent Adjustments)
* Clutch Vibration (Clutch Vibration)
* Clutch - No Load (Clutch - No Load)