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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.

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 reservoir 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 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.

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 Slipping
^ Clutch Grabbing
^ Clutch Rattle
^ Clutch Noisy
^ Clutch Pedal Spongy Low Pedal Effort
^ Clutch Pedal Hard to Push
^ Clutch Vibration