DEFINITION: The clutch pedal stays on the floor (clutch disengaged), or extremely low pedal effort.

There is a failure in the clutch hydraulic system.

1. Inspect the clutch hydraulic system components for the following:

•	Master cylinder leakage: primarily from the rear seal

•	Actuator cylinder leakage

•	Hydraulic hose leakage

•	Hydraulic hose connections leakage

2. Repair or replace components as necessary.

Bleed the air from the clutch hydraulic system.

Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .

3. If no leakage is found, depress the clutch pedal while observing the fluid level in the reservoir.
4. If the fluid level in the reservoir rose while depressing the clutch pedal, the master cylinder is faulty.
5. Replace the faulty clutch master cylinder.

Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

The release bearing is binding on the actuator cylinder quill.

1. Inspect the release bearing and the quill of the actuator cylinder for scoring or a lack of lubrication.
2. Replace or lubricate components as necessary.

•	For the release bearing replacement procedure, refer to Release Bearing Replacement .

•	For the actuator cylinder replacement procedure, refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

The clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring is weak or broken.

1. Inspect the condition of the clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring.
2. Replace the clutch pressure plate, if necessary.

Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .