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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely causes of the problem. Check each part in the order. If necessary, replace these parts.

Clutch system 

Symptom Suspected area Reference
Clutch grabs/chatters Engine mounting (Loose) -
Clutch disc assembly (Runout is excessive) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Oily) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Worm out) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc torsion rubber (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Glazed) REMOVAL 
Diaphragm spring (Out of tip alignment) REMOVAL 
Clutch pedal is spongy Clutch line (Air in line) -
Master cylinder cup (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Release cylinder rubber (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Clutch is noisy Clutch release bearing assembly (Worm, dirty, or damaged) REMOVAL 
Clutch disk torsion rubber (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Clutch slips Clutch pedal (Free play is out of adjustment) ADJUSTMENT 
Clutch disc assembly (Oily) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Worn out) REMOVAL 
Diaphragm spring (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Pressure plate (Distortion) REMOVAL 
Flywheel sub-assembly (Distortion) -
Clutch does not disengage Clutch pedal (Free play is out of adjustment) ADJUSTMENT 
Clutch line (Air in line) -
Master cylinder cup (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Release cylinder cup (Damaged) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Out of true) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Runout is excessive) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Lining is broken) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Dirty or burned) REMOVAL 
Clutch disc assembly (Lack of spline grease) REMOVAL