Clutch: 5C-2
Diagnostic Information and Procedures
Clutch System Symptom Diagnosis
S3RH0A5304001
Condition Possible cause Correction / Reference Item
Slipping Improper clutch pedal free travel Replace clutch pedal arm or master cylinder.
Worn or oily clutch disc facing Replace disc.
Warped disc, pressure plate or flywheel
surface
Replace disc, clutch cover or flywheel.
Weakened diaphragm spring Replace clutch cover.
Master cylinder piston or seal cup not
returning
Repair master cylinder.
Dragging clutch Improper clutch pedal free travel Replace clutch pedal arm or master cylinder.
Weakened diaphragm spring, or worn
spring tip
Replace clutch cover.
Rusted input shaft splines Lubricate.
Damaged or worn splines of transaxle
input shaft
Replace input shaft.
Excessively wobbly clutch disc Replace disc.
Clutch facings broken or dirty with oil Replace disc.
Fluid leakage Repair or replace.
Clutch vibration Glazed (glass-like) clutch facings Repair or replace disc.
Clutch facings dirty with oil Replace disc.
Release bearing slides unsmoothly on
input shaft bearing retainer
Lubricate or replace input shaft bearing
retainer.
Wobbly clutch disc, or poor facing
contact
Replace disc.
Weakened torsion springs in clutch disc Replace disc.
Clutch disc rivets loose Replace disc.
Distorted pressure plate or flywheel
surface
Replace clutch cover or flywheel.
Weakened or loosened engine mounting
bolt or nut
Retighten or replace mounting.
Noisy clutch Worn or broken release bearing Replace release bearing.
Input shaft front bearing worn down Replace input shaft bearing.
Excessive rattle of clutch disc hub Replace disc.
Cracked clutch disc Replace disc.
Pressure plate and diaphragm spring
rattling
Replace clutch cover.
Grabbing clutch Clutch disc facings soaked with oil Replace disc.
Clutch disc facings excessively worn Replace disc.
Rivet heads showing out of facing Replace disc.
Weakened torsion springs Replace disc.