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Noise when in neutral

Cause

  • Lack of care during installation, splines have been damaged by the gear box main shaft.

Repair

  • Replace the main shaft.
  • Replace the clutch disc.

Caution

  • Make sure that the splines properly match up.
  • Lubricate with a proper quantity of grease.
Damper spring break away

Cause

  • Wrong clutch cover size used.
  • Excessive release travel.
  • The clutch disc is installed on the wrong
    side.

Repair

  • Replace the flywheel.
  • Adjust the clutch operating system (pedal height, self-adjusting system,
    clutch linkage…)
  • Install the clutch disc properly

Caution

  • Make sure that the correct kit is used on the application.
Unusual wear on the torsion springs

Cause

  • Over torque applied to the clutch disc

Repair

  • Replace clutch kit

Caution

  • Confirm specification of clutch is adequate for engine output.
Rattle/Release Issue

Cause

  • Retaining clip not correctly installed on fork.

Repair

  • Install new bearing ensuring bearing is secure to the fork.
Noise while depressing clutch pedal

Cause

  • Off centering of the release bearing or mis-alignment of the main shaft

Repair

  • Replace the release bearing.
  • Realign the engine and the gear box.
Noise during release

Cause

  • Seized / worn pilot bearing / bushing.

Repair

  • Replace pilot bearing / bushing.
Noise when bearing contacted

Cause

  • Seal torn.
  • Overheating during slippage.
  • Leakage of the grease.
  • Incorrect free travel adjustment

Repair

  • Check diaphragm for damage
  • Replace bearing and adjust free travel