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Clutch Vibration

Cause

Action

DEFINITION: Vibration from the clutch components during disengagement or engagement.

Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.

Excessive driveline torsional activity

Review the Diagnostic Starting Point - Wheel Drive Shafts in Wheel Drive Shafts.

Clutch incorrectly installed

Remove the clutch and install it correctly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Transmission input splines worn or damaged

  1. Inspect the clutch disc to input splines for wear or damage.
  2. Replace the input shaft if the splines are excessively worn. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble in Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 speed or Transmission Case Disassemble in Manual Transmission - MU3.

Clutch disc facings damaged

Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Flywheel housing to clutch housing excessively misaligned

Replace the faulty clutch housing or transmission front case. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble in Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 speed or Transmission Case Disassemble in Manual Transmission - MU3.

Clutch out of balance

Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .