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Probable Cause

Action

One or both of the clutch hydraulic system hoses are blocked or crimped.

  1. Inspect the clutch hydraulic system hoses for blockage, crimps or damage.
  2. Replace the clutch hydraulic system hoses as necessary. Refer to Hydraulic Hose Replacement .

The clutch master cylinder or actuator cylinder is binding.

  1. Inspect the operation of the clutch master cylinder and actuator cylinder.
  2. Replace the master cylinder or actuator cylinder, if necessary.
  3. • For the clutch master cylinder replacement procedure, refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .
    • For the clutch actuator cylinder replacement procedure, refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

There is dirt on the inside diameter of the release bearing.

  1. Clean the inside diameter of the release bearing and inspect for scoring.
  2. Lubricate or replace the release bearing as necessary.

Refer to Release Bearing 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.
  3. • 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 is worn or damaged.

  1. Inspect the operation and condition of the clutch pressure plate.
  2. Replace the clutch pressure plate, if necessary.

Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .