Clutch Kit

How to detect clutch kit malfunction

The unit is diagnosed in several stages. First, check its workability with the engine off. For this purpose, repeatedly press the clutch pedal and listen. Extraneous sounds, such as knocks, squeaks and rattle indicate wear of clutch elements.

After that, start and warm up the engine, then press the clutch pedal and shift the reverse gear. Unusual sounds indicate wear of the clutch driven plate or the pressure plate. Their fault may also be suspected when, if the accelerator is pressed in the third gear, the engine revs increase, but the vehicle gains speed slowly. If the noise, knocks and rattle are heard with clutch disengaged, the clutch release bearing is likely to have failed. To localize the failure more precisely, and to determine the degree of components wear, seek help of specialists.