Cause
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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. |
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Clean the clutch facings. |
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Loose or faulty engine mounts
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Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or
faulty. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub caused by
forcing the installation of the transmission. |
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Inspect for the correct clutch disc. |
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Inspect the clutch disc for being installed
backwards. |
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Clutch disc binding on the input shaft
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Inspect the input shaft for rust dirt or
debris. |
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Clean and lubricate the input shaft. |
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Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub. |
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Inspect the input shaft for excessive wear on the
splines, causing the clutch disc to bind. |
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Replace the transmission input shaft if it is worn
for the F17 (MDG, M7Q, M26) transmission. |
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Replace the transmission if the input shaft is
worn. For M32 (MZ4, MZ0; MF3). Refer to and for F40 (MYJ). Refer to
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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. |
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Flywheel improperly machined
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Inspect the flywheel for being machined, and
causing interference with the clutch disc. |
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Replace the flywheel if it has been machined.
Refer to for 1.3L (Diesel) or for 1.4L (LDD) or for 1.6L (LDE, LLU)
or for 1.7L (Diesel) or for 2.0L (Diesel).
Engine Flywheel Replacement |
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Flywheel uneven
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Inspect the flywheel surface for being warped or
uneven. |
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Replace the flywheel if it has been warped or
uneven. Refer to for 1.3L (Diesel) or for 1.4L (LDD) or for 1.6L
(LDE, LLU) or for 1.7L (Diesel) or for 2.0L (Diesel).
Engine Flywheel Replacement |
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