TIBURON(GK) >2006 > G 2.7 DOHC > Clutch System > General Information>Troubleshooting  
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Probable cause
Remedy
Clutch slipping
Car will not respond to engine speed during acceleration
Insufficient vehicle speed
Lack of power during uphill driving
Insufficient clutch pedal free play
Adjust
Clogged hydraulic system
Correct or replace parts
Excessive wear of clutch disc facing
Replace
Hardened clutch disc facing, or oil on surface
Replace
Damaged pressure plate or flywheel
Replace
Weak or broken pressure spring
Replace
Difficult gear shifting (gear noise during shifting)
Excessive pedal free play
Adjust
Hydraulic system fluid leaks, air trapping or clogging
Repair or replace parts
Unusual wear or corrosion of clutch disc spline
Replace
Excessive vibration (distortion) of clutch disc
Replace
Clutch noisy
When clutch is not used
Insufficient play of clutch pedal
Adjust
Excessive wear of clutch disc facing
Replace
A noise is heard after clutch is disengaged
Unusual wear and/or damage of release bearing
Replace
A noise is heard when clutch is disengaged
Insuffcient grease on the sliding surface of bearing sleeve
Repair
Improperly installed clutch assembly or bearing
Repair
A noise is heard when car is suddenly rolled with clutch partially engaged
Damaged pilot bushing
Replace
Difficult to depress clutch pedal
Insufficient lubrication of clutch pedal
Repair
Insufficient lubrication of the clutch disc spline
Repair
Insufficient lubrication of the clutch release lever shaft
Repair
Insufficient lubrication of front bearing retainer
Repair
Difficult to shift gear or cannot shift at all
Excessive clutch pedal free play excessive
Adjust pedal free play
Clutch release cylinder faulty
Repair release cylinder
Clutch disc out of true, runout is excessive or lining broken
Inspect clutch disc
Spline on input shaft or clutch disc dirty or burred
Repair as necessary
Clutch pressure plate faulty
Replace clutch cover
Clutch slips
Clutch pedal free play insufficient
Adjust pedal free play
Clogged hydraulic system
Repair or replace parts
Clutch disc lining oily or worn out
Inspect clutch disc
Pressure plate faulty
Replace clutch cover
Release fork binding
Inspect release fork
Clutch grabs/chatters
Clutch disc lining oily or worn out
Inspect clutch disc
Pressure plate faulty
Replace clutch cover
Clutch diaphragm spring bent
Replace clutch cover
Worn or broken torsion spring
Replace clutch disc
Engine mounts loose
Repair as necessary
Clutch noisy
Damaged clutch pedal bushing
Replace clutch pedal bushing
Loose part inside housing
Repair as necessary
Release bearing worn or dirty
Replace release bearing
Release fork or linkage sticks
Repair as necessary