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DEFINITION: The clutch grabs, or chatters, or the clutch is unable to release without the vehicle jerking. An abrupt engagement of the clutch. Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.
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Grease or oil contamination on the clutch facings
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- Repair the cause of the oil leak or grease contamination.
- Clean the clutch facings.
- Replace the clutch components if they will not clean. Refer to
Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement : LUJ, LUW, 2H0 - MF3, MZ0, MZ4, MR5 → LBS , LNP with MYJ → D33 → D16 and D20 .
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Loose or faulty engine mounts
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- Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or faulty.
- Repair or replace the engine mounts as required.
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Clutch pedal sticking
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- Inspect the clutch pedal for correct operation.
- Replace the clutch pedal if it is faulty. Refer to Brake, Accelerator, and Clutch Pedal Replacement .
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Clutch actuator cylinder binding
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- Inspect the clutch actuator cylinder for the piston seals binding or sticking on the hub.
- Replace the clutch actuator cylinder if it is binding. Refer to
Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement : M32-6 → F40-6 → D33 → D16 .
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Clutch master cylinder binding
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- Inspect the clutch master cylinder for the piston binding or sticking in the cylinder.
- Replace the master cylinder if it is faulty. Refer to
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement : Right Hand Drive → Left Hand Drive .
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Warped clutch cover
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- Inspect the clutch cover for distortion caused by improperly tightening the clutch cover bolts.
- Replace the clutch cover if it is distorted. Refer to
Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement : LUJ, LUW, 2H0 - MF3, MZ0, MZ4, MR5 → LBS , LNP with MYJ → D33 → D16 and D20 .
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Improper clutch installation
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- Inspect the pressure plate for distortion caused by improperly tightening the pressure plate bolts.
- Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub caused by forcing the installation of the transmission.
- Inspect for the correct clutch disc.
- Inspect the clutch disc for being installed backwards.
- Replace the clutch assembly if it is damaged or the wrong components were installed. Refer to
Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement : LUJ, LUW, 2H0 - MF3, MZ0, MZ4, MR5 → LBS , LNP with MYJ → D33 → D16 and D20 .
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Clutch disc binding on the input shaft
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- Inspect the input shaft for rust dirt or debris.
- Clean and lubricate the input shaft.
- Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub.
- Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch disc is faulty. Refer to
Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement : LUJ, LUW, 2H0 - MF3, MZ0, MZ4, MR5 → LBS , LNP with MYJ → D33 → D16 and D20 .
- Inspect the input shaft for excessive wear on the splines, causing the clutch disc to bind.
- Replace the transmission input shaft if it is worn.
Replace the input shaft for D16 (MFH). Refer to Input Shaft Disassemble or D33 (MFV). Refer to Input Shaft Disassemble .
Or replace transmission for M32 (MZ4, MR5). Refer to
Transmission Replacement : 1.8L 2H0 → 1.4L LUJ or 1.6L LLU or for F40 (MYJ). Refer to Transmission Replacement .
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Clutch pressure plate damaged
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- Inspect the pressure plate for bent drive straps caused by improper vehicle use.
- Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch pressure plate is damaged. Inform the customer. Refer to
Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement : LUJ, LUW, 2H0 - MF3, MZ0, MZ4, MR5 → LBS , LNP with MYJ → D33 → D16 and D20 .
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Flywheel improperly machined
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- Inspect the flywheel for being machined, and causing interference with the clutch disc.
- Replace the flywheel if it has been machined. Replace the flywheel:
| • | For 1.4L (LDD, LDU, LUH or LUJ) refer to
Engine Flywheel Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ . |
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Flywheel uneven
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- Inspect the flywheel surface for being warped or uneven.
- Replace the flywheel if it is warped or uneven:
| • | For 1.4L (LDD, LDU, LUH or LUJ) refer to
Engine Flywheel Replacement : 1.4L LUH and LUJ . |
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