Poor Lubrication of Release Bearing
Indicator:
Noise or squeak when the clutch is engaged (foot off the clutch)
Cause:
1. Poor lubrication of the release bearing and clutch fork contact points
2. Poor lubrication of the pivot ball/cross shaft
3. Worn/Damaged clutch fork
4. Worn/Damaged pivot ball/cross shaft
Effect:
The bearing has fatigue due to the metal on metal operations
Action:
1. Check the bearings operation for noise – if necessary replace
2. Lubricate all contact points (fork to bearing contact points, pivot ball, cross shaft)
3. Inspect all clutch control components and if necessary replace or repair.
Trouble Shooting
- Clutch Cover
-
Clutch Disc
- Difficult Disengagement(10)
- Loss of Drive(5)
- Noise & Vibration(3)
- Other(2)
- Shudder (judder)(3)
- Slipping(6)
- Clutch Master Cylinder(1)
- Clutch Slave Cylinder(1)
- Clutch Spigot Bearing, bush (pilot bearing)
-
CSC (concentric slave cylinder)
- CSC Leaking(1)
- Loss of Fluid(5)
- Other(1)
- Flywheel
- Thrust Bearing
- Vehicle Diagnostics(6)
