Clutch FAQs

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Q: Why can't I move the shifter when the clutch pedal is to the floor? A: The clutch may not be fully disengaged. The clutch cable may need adjusted. The transmission may be locked up and faulty. The clutch or pressure plate may be faulty and binding. The release lever or release bearing my be disfunctional. The shift lever assembly may faulty. Q: Why does my clutch slip? A: The clutch may be worn excessively and in need of replacement. Oil may be leaking from the rear main seal on to the friction material. The friction material, pressure plate, or flywheel may be glazed due to excessive heat, oil, water, or other contaminants. The clutch cable may need adjusted so the clutch can engage fully. The pressure plate diaphram springs may me worn out and not holding appropriate pressure. Q: Why does the clutch make noise when the pedal is pushed in? A: The clutch cable may be binding or rubbing on something. The clutch lever assembly may be obstructed and making contact with something. The fork shaft may not be installed right. The pressure plate diaphram springs may be weak or faulty. Q: Why does the clutch make noise when the pedal is released? A: There may be oil on the friction material or pressure plate. The clutch and or pressure plate may be burnt or glazed with resin deposits. You may have worn or loose motor or transmission mounts. The splines on the clutch hub may be worn. The pressure plate or flywheel may be warped. The release lever may be loose. The clutch plate damper springs may be damaged or missing. Your clutch fork may not be installed right. The bearing may be bad. Q: Why does the clutch pedal stay on the floor? A: Your clutch cable, fork, or release bearing may be broken. Q: Why doesn't my clutch engage smoothly? A: There may be oil on the friction material or pressure plate. The clutch and or pressure plate may be burnt or glazed with resin deposits. You may have worn or loose motor or transmission mounts. The splines on the clutch hub may be worn. The pressure plate or flywheel may be warped.