Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual page 278

DR
CLUTCH (Continued)
CONDITION
Clutch will not disengage properly.
Clutch pedal squeak.
Clutch master or slave cylinder
plunger dragging andør binding
Release bearing is noisy.
Contact surface of release bearing
damaged.
Partial engagement of clutch disc.
One side of disc is worn and the
other side is glazed and lightly
worn.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Low hydraulic linkage fluid level.
2. Clutch cover loose.
3. Clutch disc bent or distorted.
4. Clutch cover diaphragm spring
bent or warped.
5. Clutch disc installed backwards.
6. Release fork bent or fork pivot
loose or damaged.
7. Clutch master or slave cylinder
failure.
1. Pivot pin loose.
2. Master cylinder bushing not
lubricated.
3. Pedal bushings worn out or
cracked.
4. Rough surface on front bearing
retainer.
1. Master or slave cylinder
components worn or corroded.
1. Release bearing defective or
damaged.
1. Clutch cover incorrect or release
fingers bent or distorted.
2. Release bearing defective or
damaged.
3. Release bearing misaligned.
1. Clutch pressure plate position
incorrect.
2. Clutch cover, spring, or release
fingers bent or distorted.
3. Clutch disc damaged or
distorted.
4. Clutch misalignment.
CLUTCH
CORRECTION
1. Add hydraulic linkage fluid.
2. Follow proper bolt tightening
procedure.
3. Replace clutch disc.
4. Replace clutch cover.
5. Remove and install clutch disc
correctly.
6. Replace fork or pivot as
necessary.
7. Replace hydraulic linkage
assembly.
1. Tighten pivot pin if possible.
Replace clutch pedal if necessary.
2. Lubricate master cylinder
bushing.
3. Replace and lubricate bushings.
4. Replace front bearing retainer.
1. Replace clutch hydraulic linkage
assembly.
1. Replace release bearing.
1. Replace clutch cover and release
bearing.
2. Replace the release bearing.
3. Check and correct runout of
clutch components. Check front
bearing sleeve for damage/
alignment. Repair as necessary.
1. Replace clutch disc and cover.
2. Replace clutch disc and cover.
2. Replace clutch disc.
4. Check alignment and runout of
flywheel, disc, pressure plate, andør
clutch housing. Correct as
necessary.
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