Clutch Diagnoses

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Noise when pedal pressed

• Worn Release bearing
• Improperly greased release bearing or Pilot bushing

Noise when pedal released

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Clutch Won't Release Fully (difficult to shift gears

• improper adjustment of linkage

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
• worn disc