Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 319

6 - 6 CLUTCH
CLUTCH (Continued)
CONDITION
Clutch disc binds on input shaft
splines.
Clutch disc rusted to flywheel and/or
pressure plate.
Pilot bearing seized, loose, or rollers
are worn.
Clutch will not disengage properly.
Clutch pedal squeak.
Clutch master or slave cylinder
plunger dragging andør binding
Release bearing is noisy.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Clutch disc hub splines damaged
during installation.
2. Input shaft splines rough,
damaged, or corroded.
1. Clutch not used for and extended
period of time (e.g. long term
vehicle storage).
1. Bearing cocked during
installation.
2. Bearing defective.
3. Bearing not lubricated.
4. Clutch misalignment.
1. Low clutch 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.
1. Master or slave cylinder
components worn or corroded.
1. Release bearing defective or
damaged.
CORRECTION
1. Clean, smooth, and lubricate hub
splines if possible. Replace disc if
necessary.
2. Clean, smooth, and lubricate
shaft splines if possible. Replace
input shaft if necessary.
1. Sand rusted surfaces with 180
grit sanding paper. Replace clutch
cover and flywheel if necessary.
1. Install and lubricate a new
bearing.
2. Install and lubricate a new
bearing.
3. Install and lubricate a new
bearing.
4. Inspect clutch and correct as
necessary. Install and lubricate a
new bearing.
1. Replace hydraulic linkage
assembly.
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.
1. Replace clutch hydraulic linkage
assembly.
1. Replace release bearing.
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