Clutch System Problem Symptoms Table

Clutch System -- Problem Symptoms Table


HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the Suspected Area column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Clutch system
Symptom
Suspected Area
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Clutch grabs / chatters
1. Engine mounting (loose)
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2. Clutch disc (runout is excessive)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
3. Clutch disc (oily)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
4. Clutch disc (worn out)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
5. Clutch disc torsion rubber (damage)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
6. Clutch disc (glazed)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
7. Diaphragm spring (tip is out of alignment)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
Clutch pedal is spongy
1. Clutch line (air in line)
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2. Master cylinder cup (damaged)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001FS9001X.html
3. Release cylinder rubber (damaged) (for 1GR-FE)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001225003X.html
4. Release cylinder rubber (damaged) (for 1KD-FTV)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010RE002X.html
Clutch is noisy
1. Release bearing (worn, dirty, or damaged)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
2. Clutch disc torsion rubber (damaged)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
Clutch slips
1. Clutch pedal (free play is out of adjustment)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001FS1001X.html
2. Clutch disc (air in line)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
3. Clutch disc (worn out)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
4. Diaphragm spring (damaged)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
5. Pressure plate (distortion)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
6. Flywheel (distortion)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
Clutch does not disengage
1. Clutch pedal (free play is out of adjustment)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001FS1001X.html
2. Clutch disc (air in line)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
3. Master cylinder (damaged)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001FS9001X.html
4. Master cylinder cup (damaged)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001FS9001X.html
5. Release cylinder cup (damaged) (for 1GR-FE)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001225003X.html
6. Release cylinder cup (damaged) (for 1KD-FTV)
Toyota Fortuner RM0000010RE002X.html
7. Clutch disc (out of true)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
8. Clutch disc (runout is excessive)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
9. Clutch disc (lining is broken)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
10. Clutch disc (dirty or burned)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
11. Clutch disc (oily)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html
12. Clutch disc (lack of spline grease)
Toyota Fortuner RM000001399003X.html