44. Clutch won't disengage (the manual transmission control lever does not move freely into the reverse gear position and back when the clutch pedal is depressed to the floor)
1. Bent or damaged clutch disc (see chapter 6).
45. Clutch slips (engine speed increases without increasing vehicle speed)
1. The clutch disc is oily or its friction linings are worn out. Remove the clutch (see chapter 6) and check the status of its components.
2. The clutch disc did not break in properly. It may take 30 to 40 normal starts of the car to finally break in a new disc.
3. Worn pressure plate/clutch basket (see chapter 6).
46. When the clutch is engaged, there is a strong vibration
1. Oily clutch disc. Remove the clutch and check the condition of its components. Repair any leaks found.
2. Driven disc hub splines worn (clutch disc). Remove the clutch and check the condition of its components.
3. Bent pressure plate/clutch basket or flywheel. Remove the clutch and check the condition of its components and flywheel.
47. Jerks during clutch operation
1. Damage to engine and gearbox mounts. Check, replace if necessary.
2. Weakening of the gearbox to the suspension. Tighten the mounting bolts.
3. Uneven fit of the pressure plate. Replace clutch basket.
4. The crankshaft is not centered with the gearbox. Check centering.
48. Squealing or rumbling occurs when the clutch is fully engaged (pedal released)
1. Stuck clutch release bearing. Remove the clutch and check the condition of the bearing. Remove all burrs and nicks and lubricate the bearing before reinstalling.
49. Screeching or rumbling occurs when the clutch is completely disengaged (pedal depressed)
1. Worn or damaged release bearing (see chapter 6).
2. Worn or damaged springs (or aperture blades) pressure plate in the clutch basket (see chapter 6).
50. Clutch pedal remains depressed to the floor after releasing it
1. Stuck clutch master or slave cylinder piston. Damage to the clutch hydraulic system or release bearing. Check condition, replace clutch components if necessary.
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