Causes and Remedies

Causes and Remedies

1. Insufficient clutch free play at pedal. Adjust in accordance with instructions in section "Clutch" (if applicable).
2. Clutch disc linings worn, hardened, oiled-up, loose or broken. Disc distorted or hub loose. Clutch disc must be replaced.
3. Pressure plate faulty. Replace clutch.
4. Air in hydraulic system (only applicable to models with hydraulic clutch control). Low fluid level in clutch cylinder reservoir.
5. Insufficient play at clutch pedal and clutch release linkage (the latter in the case of mechanical operation). Adjust as described.
6. Excessive free play in release linkage (only for cable and linkage operated clutch). Adjust or replace worn parts.
7. Misalignment of clutch housing. Very rare fault, but possible on transmissions with separate clutch housings. Re-align to correct.
8. Clutch disc hub binding on splines of main drive shaft (clutch shaft) due to dirt or burrs on splines. Remove clutch and clean and check splines.
9. Clutch disc linings loose or broken. Replace disc.
10. Pressure plate distorted. Replace clutch.
11. Clutch cover distorted. Replace clutch.
12. Fault in transmission or loose engine mountings.
13. Release bearing defective. Remove clutch and replace bearing.
14. Bend clutch release lever. Check lever and replace or straighten, if possible.

The above faults and remedies are for hydraulic and mechanical clutch operation and should be read as applicable to the vehicle in question.

STEERING FAULTS

Steering very heavy: 1 to 6

Steering very loose: 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 13

Steering wheel wobbles: 4, 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 16

Vehicle pulls to one side: 1, 4, 8, 10,14 to 18

Steering wheel does not return to centre position: 1 to 6, 18

Abnormal tyre wear: 1, 4, 7 to 9, 14 to 19

Knocking noise in column: 6, 7, 11, 12

Causes and Remedies

1. Tyre pressures not correct or uneven. Correct.
2. Low oil level in steering gear (if steering is filled with oil). Otherwise lack