Labels:text | screenshot | font | document | number | parallel OCR: Troubleshooting Basic Clutch Problems Problem Cause Excessive clutch noise Throwout bearing noises are more audible at the lower end of pedal travel. The usual causes are: . Riding the clutch . Too little pedal free-play . Lack of bearing lubrication A bad clutch shaft pilot bearing will make a high pitched squeal, when the clutch is disengaged and the transmission is in gear or within the first 2" of pedal travel. The bearing must be replaced. Excessive clutch noise Noise from the clutch linkage is a clicking or snapping that can be heard or felt as the pedal is moved completely up or down. This usually re- quires lubrication. Transmitted engine noises are amplified by the clutch housing and heard in the passenger compartment. They are usually the result of insuffi- cient pedal free-play and can be changed by manipulating the clutch pedal. Clutch slips (the car does not move as it should when the clutch is This is usually most noticeable when pulling away from a standing start. A severe test is to start the engine, apply the brakes, shift into high gear engaged) and SLOWLY release the clutch pedal. A healthy clutch will stall the engine. If it slips it may be due to: . A wom pressure plate or clutch plate · Oil soaked clutch plate · Insufficient pedal free-play Clutch drags or fails to release The clutch disc and some transmission gears spin briefly after clutch dis- engagement. Under normal conditions in average temperatures, 3 sec- onds is maximum spin-time. Failure to release property can be caused by: . Too light transmission lubricant or low lubricant level . Improperly adjusted clutch linkage Low clutch life Low clutch life is usually a result of poor driving habits or heavy duty use. Riding the clutch, pulling heavy loads, holding the car on a grade with the clutch instead of the brakes and rapid clutch engagement all con- tribute to low clutch life.
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