Clutch Controls

Refer to the following diagnosis charts to service the clutch linkage.

CLUTCH DIAGNOSIS

Condition	Possible Source	Action
Clutch Does Not Disengage Properly or Gears Clash While Shifting	Improper clutch pedal travel.
	Pawl does not fully engage due to missing, damaged, or weak pawl spring.	Install new spring.
	Improper clutch cable installed.	Install correct cable.
	Damaged rubber insulators.	Correct insulators.
	Loose pedal support attachments.	Loosen and retighten to specifications.
	Carpet, sound deadener out of position.	Position correctly.
	Floor mats interfering with pedal travel.	Reposition floor mats.
	Pawl binding due to contamination.	Remove contamination and free up pawl.
	Damaged components inside of clutch housing.	Replace or service. Refer to Section 08-01.
	External linkage worn or damaged.	Service or replace linkage parts as required.
Pedal Makes Racheting Noise While Traveling To or From Floor	Teeth stripped on pawl or quadrant.	Replace quadrant, pawl and pawl spring.
Pedal Travels To Floor With No Effort or Noise	Pawl does not engage quadrant due to missing spring.	Install spring.
	Broken clutch cable.	Replace clutch cable.
	Damaged or loose components inside of clutch housing.	Replace or service. Refer to Section 08-01.
Clutch Squeaks or Scrubs When the Pedal is in Motion—Noise Originating in Engine Compartment	Clutch release linkage and/or cable—lack of lubrication, binding, interference, worn or kinked.	Lubricate with Premium Long-Life Grease C1AZ-19590-E (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent. Service as required.
	Lack of lubrication on the clutch release lever to release bearing contact.	Remove transaxle and release bearing. Lubricate with Premium Long-Life Grease C1AZ-19590-E (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent, accordingly.
	Lack of lubricant in the clutch release bearing bore and the release bearing guide.	Lubricate with Premium Long-Life Grease C1AZ-19590-E (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent, accordingly.
	Flywheel housing out of alignment.
	Damaged release bearing.	Replace or service. Refer to Section 08-01.
Excessive Pedal Effort	Damaged or worn cable.	Inspect cable. Replace if kinked or crushed. Disconnect cable from release lever. Check for smooth operation or binding. Replace if operation is erratic.
	Clutch pedal binding.	Disconnect cable from release lever. Check for free pedal movement and free up as required.
	Clutch release lever binding.	Inspect and service. Refer to Section 08-01.
	Clutch disc worn or pressure plate damaged. Loose pressure plate bolts.	Replace or service. Refer to Section 08-01.
Noise When Clutch Pedal is Depressed	Check clutch interlock switch.	Inspect interlock switch activating rod for binding or excessive noise. Replace switch if necessary.
	Noisy clutch speed control switches.	Check speed control switch if required.
	Insufficient or dirty lubrication on clutch pivot sleeve.	Clean and lubricate clutch pivot sleeve with Premium Long-Life Grease C1AZ-19590-E (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent.
Vehicle Will Not Start With Clutch Pedal Fully Depressed	Clutch interlock switch improperly adjusted.	Reposition self-adjusting clip or rod on press and release clutch pedal.
	Clutch interlock switch damaged.	Perform continuity test. Replace switch if necessary.
	Starter, wiring or battery damaged.	Refer to Section 10-03 and/or Section 14-01.