Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 271

B R
D I A G N O S I S A N D T E S T I N G ( C o n t i n u e d )
CONTINUED
CLUTCH 6 - 9
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
CLUTCH DISC FACING
COVERED WITH OIL,
GREASE, OR CLUTCH
FLUID
1. Oil leak at rear main or input
shaft seal.
2. Too much grease applied to
splines or disc and input shaft.
1. Correct leak and replace disc (do not
clean and reuse the disc).
2. Apply lighter grease coating to splines
and replace disc (do not clean and reuse
the disc).
CLUTCH DISC AND/OR
COVER WARPED, OR DISC
FACINGS EXHIBIT
UNUSUAL WRONG TYPE
1. Incorrect or substandard parts. 1. Replace disc and/or cover with correct
parts.
CLUTCH MASTER OR
SLAVE CYLINDER PLUNGER
DRAGGING-BINDING
1. Master or slave cylinder
components worn or corroded.
1. Replace both cylinders as assembly
(and reservoir).
NO FAULT FOUND WITH
CLUTCH COMPONENTS
1. Problem actually related to
suspension or driveline
component.
2. Engine related problem.
1. Further diagnosis required. Check
engine/transmission mounts, propeller
shafts and U-joints, tires, suspension
attaching parts and other driveline
components as needed.
2. Check EFI and ignition systems.
PARTIAL ENGAGEMENT
OF CLUTCH DISC (ONE
SIDE WORN-OPPOSITE
SIDE GLAZED AND
LIGHTLY WORN)
1. Clutch pressure plate
position setting incorrect or
modified.
2. Clutch cover, spring, or release
fingers bent, distorted (rough
handling, improper assembly).
3. Clutch disc damaged or
distorted.
4. Clutch misalignment.
1. Replace clutch cover and disc.
2. Replace clutch cover and disc.
3. Replace disc.
4. Check alignment and runout of flywheel,
disc, or cover and/or clutch housing.
Correct as necessary.
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