Symptoms - Clutch

Symptoms - Clutch

Strategy Based Diagnostics

Review the clutch 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.
* Inspect the clutch master cylinder for the correct fluid level.
* Inspect the hydraulic clutch lines for dents, kinks, or other obvious damage that may affect the clutch system operations.
* Inspect the clutch system for contamination of dirt, oil, or other substances that may affect the clutch system operations.
* Inspect for aftermarket components and power take-off (PTO) set-ups.

Intermittent

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

Symptom List

Important: 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 (Clutch Pedal Spongy Low Pedal Effort)
* Clutch Pedal Hard to Push (Clutch Pedal Hard to Push)
* Clutch Vibration (Clutch Vibration)