| Troubleshooting | |||||
| | Sign | Probable cause | Method of elimination | ||
| Clutch slippage • The car does not accelerate when the engine speed increases • Insufficient vehicle speed • Lack of power on climbs | Insufficient clutch pedal clearance | Adjust the clutch pedal clearance | |||
| Clogged hydraulic clutch drive | Clean or replace parts | ||||
| Excessive wear of the clutch disc | Replace the clutch disc | ||||
| The disc is jammed on the splines of the input shaft or oil is on the friction linings | Replace the clutch disc | ||||
| The pressure plate or flywheel is damaged | Replace the pressure plate or flywheel | ||||
| The diaphragm spring is weak or broken | Replace the pressure plate | ||||
| Difficulty shifting gears | Excessive clutch pedal free play | Adjust the clutch pedal free play | |||
| Fluid leak from the hydraulic clutch drive | Locate the leak and fix it | ||||
| Clutch disc wear or corrosion | Replace the clutch disc | ||||
| Excessive warping of the clutch disc | Replace the clutch disc | ||||
| Increased clutch noise | When the clutch is not used | Insufficient clutch pedal free travel | Adjust the clutch pedal free play | ||
| Excessive wear of the clutch disc | Replace the clutch disc | ||||
| Noise appears after clutch disengagement | Worn or damaged clutch release bearing | Replace the clutch release bearing | |||
| Noise when disengaging the clutch | Lack of lubrication on the surface of the support bushing | Lubricate the surface of the bearing sleeve | |||
| The clutch release bearing is not installed properly | Repair it | ||||
| Noise appears when the car starts moving suddenly with the clutch partially engaged | The clutch release bearing guide bush is damaged | Replace the guide bushing | |||
| The clutch pedal is difficult to press | Insufficient clutch pedal lubrication | Repair it | |||
| Not enough grease on the clutch disc splines | Repair it | ||||
| Not enough lubrication on the clutch release shaft lever | Repair it | ||||
| Insufficient lubrication of the front bearing of the transmission input shaft | Repair it | ||||
| Gears shift with difficulty or do not shift at all | Insufficient clutch pedal free travel | Adjust the clutch pedal free play | |||
| The clutch release cylinder is faulty | Repair or replace | ||||
| Excessive clutch disc runout | Repair or replace | ||||
| The splines of the input shaft of the gearbox are dirty or rusty | Repair it | ||||
| The clutch pressure plate is faulty | Replace the clutch pressure plate | ||||
| Incomplete clutch disengagement | Insufficient clutch pedal free travel | Adjust the clutch pedal free play | |||
| Clogged hydraulic clutch drive | Clean or replace parts | ||||
| Wear or oiling of the clutch driven disc linings | Replace the clutch disc | ||||
| The clutch pressure plate is faulty | Replace the clutch pressure plate | ||||
| Sign | Probable cause | Method of elimination |
| Incomplete clutch disengagement | The clutch release fork mount is broken | Repair it |
| Clutch vibration | The clutch disc is warped, worn out or has oil on it | Check the clutch disc |
| The clutch pressure plate is faulty | Replace the clutch pressure plate | |
| The diaphragm spring is damaged or broken | Replace the pressure plate | |
| The clutch disc damper spring is damaged | Replace the clutch disc | |
| The clutch mount is loose | Repair it | |
| Clutch noise | The clutch pedal bushing is damaged | Replace the clutch pedal bushing |
| The fastening in the clutch housing is loose | Repair it | |
| Clutch release bearing is worn or dirty | Replace the clutch release bearing | |
| The clutch release fork mount is broken | Repair it |