Clutch Pedal Spongy Low Pedal Effort
Cause
| Action
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DEFINITION: The clutch pedal may feel spongy, or it requires very little effort
to operate.
Review
Symptoms - Clutch
and perform
the necessary inspections.
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Air in the hydraulic system
| Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to
Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding
.
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Master cylinder fluid level low
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- Inspect for leakage in the clutch master cylinder, hose connections,
and the clutch actuator.
- Repair or replace any faulty components.
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Incomplete pedal return
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- Inspect the pedal for full return.
- Clear any obstacles that may interfere with the pedal operation.
- Replace the clutch pedal return spring. Refer to
Clutch Return Spring Replacement
.
- Adjust the clutch pedal position switch. Refer to
Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement
.
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Clutch incorrectly installed
| Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to
Clutch Assembly Replacement
.
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Clutch mounting bolts loose or broken
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- Remove the broken bolts.
- Replace the broken or loose bolts, and tighten. Refer to
Clutch Assembly Replacement
.
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Clutch pressure plate not adjusted
| Adjust the clutch pressure plate. Refer to
Clutch Pressure Plate Adjustment
.
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Release bearing worn or damaged
| Replace the release bearing. Refer to
Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement
.
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Contaminated hydraulic fluid
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- Inspect the clutch hydraulic fluid for contamination of moisture.
- Inspect the reservoir cap for being faulty if moisture is present.
- Inspect the clutch hydraulic fluid for dirt or debris.
- Flush and bleed the clutch hydraulic system if the above conditions are
found. Refer to
Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding
.
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