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BASIC CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Chattering or Grabbing Incorrect clutch adjustment Adjust clutch Oil, grease or glaze on facings Disassemble and clean or replace Loose "U" joint flange See DRIVE AXLES article Worn input shaft spline Replace input shaft Binding pressure plate Replace pressure plate Binding release lever See CLUTCH article Binding clutch disc hub Replace clutch disc Unequal pressure plate contact Replace worn/misaligned components Loose/bent clutch disc Replace clutch disc Incorrect transmission alignment Realign transmission Worn pressure plate, disc or flywheel Replace damaged components Broken or weak pressure springs Replace pressure plate Sticking clutch pedal Lubricate clutch pedal & linkage Incorrect clutch disc facing Replace clutch disc Engine loose in chassis Tighten all mounting bolts Failure to Release Oil or grease on clutch facings Clean or replace clutch clutch disc Incorrect release lever or pedal See CLUTCH article Worn or broken clutch facings Replace clutch disc Bent clutch disc or pressure plate Replace damaged components Clutch disc hub binding on input shaft Clean or replace clutch disc and/or input shaft Binding pilot bearing Replace pilot bearing Sticking release bearing sleeve Replace release bearing and/or sleeve Binding clutch cable See CLUTCH article Defective clutch master Replace master cylinder Defective clutch slave Replace slave cylinder Air in hydraulic system Bleed hydraulic system Rattling Weak or broken release lever spring Replace spring and check alignment Damaged pressure plate Replace pressure plate
1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 GENERAL INFORMATION Trouble Shooting - Basic Procedures
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