Clutch malfunctions

When you press the pedal, it reaches the floor with no effort or with very little effort

• Rope break (Chapter 6).
• Incorrect clutch adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Defective clutch release bearing or fork (Chapter 6).
• Broken diaphragm spring in pressure plate assembly (Chapter 6).

Clutch won't disengage (unable to select gear)

• Incorrect clutch adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Seizure of the clutch disc on the splines of the input shaft of the transmission (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc sticking to flywheel or pressure plate (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate assembly failure (Chapter 6).
• Malfunction or incorrect assembly of the clutch release mechanism (Chapter 6).

Clutch slip (vehicle speed does not increase when engine speed is increased)

• Incorrect clutch adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Excessive wear on clutch disc linings (Chapter 6).
• Oil contamination of clutch disc linings (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate failure or diaphragm spring weakening (Chapter 6).

Intense vibration when engaging the clutch

• Oil contamination of clutch disc linings (Chapter 6).
• Excessive wear on clutch disc linings (Chapter 8).
• Cable binding or wear (Chapter 6).
• Malfunction or deformation of the pressure plate or diaphragm spring (Chapter 6).
• Worn or loose engine or transmission mounts (Chapter 2A).
• Wear on the splines of the clutch disc hub or transmission input shaft (Chapter 6).

Noise when pressing or releasing the clutch pedal

• Worn clutch release bearing (Chapter 6).
• Wear or lack of lubrication of clutch pedal bushings (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate assembly failure (Chapter 6).
• Breakage of the diaphragm spring of the pressure plate (Chapter 6).
• Breakage of the damping springs of the clutch disc (Chapter 6).