CLUTCH SYSTEM (for C59) > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Clutch System 
Symptom
Suspected Area
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Clutch grabs/chatters
Engine mounting (Loose)
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Clutch disc assembly (Excessive runout)
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Clutch disc assembly (Oily)
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Clutch disc assembly (Worn out)
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Clutch disc torsion spring (Damaged)
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Clutch disc assembly (Glazed)
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Diaphragm spring (Tip out of alignment)
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Clutch pedal spongy
Clutch line (Air in line)
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Master cylinder (Damaged)
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Release cylinder piston (Damaged)
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Clutch noisy
Clutch release bearing assembly (Worn, dirty or damaged)
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Clutch disc torsion spring (Damaged)
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Clutch slips
Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment)
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Clutch disc assembly (Oily)
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Clutch disc assembly (Worn out)
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Diaphragm spring (Damaged)
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Pressure plate (Distorted)
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Flywheel sub-assembly (Distorted)
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Clutch does not disengage fully
Clutch pedal (Free play out of adjustment)
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Clutch line (Air in line)
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Master cylinder (Damaged)
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Release cylinder piston (Damaged)
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Clutch disc assembly (Out of line)
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Clutch disc assembly (Excessive runout)
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Clutch disc assembly (Lining broken)
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Clutch disc assembly (Dirty or burned)
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Clutch disc assembly (Oily)
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Clutch disc assembly (Lack of spline grease)
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