Clutch Diagnoses

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Noise when pedal pressed

• Worn Release Bearing
• Improperly greased release bearing or Pilot Bushing

Noise when pedal released

• Worn Gearbox Bearing [Input Shaft Bearing]

Clutch Won't Release Fully

Difficult to shift gears due to failure to fully release

• improper adjustment of linkage
• incorrect length of Release Bearing sleeve fitted

Grabby clutch

• Drum shoe brakes too tight, or contaminated with oil or grease. Inspect drum brakes
• Oil or grease on clutch face
• Disc rivets loose
• Poorly lubricated clutch disc splines
• warped pressure plate
• Misaligned clutch. Make sure there is no junk between gearbox
• worn clutch cable (common with RHD clutches)
• Worn lining. Replace disc

Clutch Slips

• improper adjustment of linkage (no free play)
• worn disc[[Category:Diagnoses and Corrections}}