Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 205

6 - 4 CLUTCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
CONDITION
DISC FACING WORN OUT
CLUTCH DISC FACING
CONTAMINATED WITH
OIL OR GREASE
CLUTCH IS RUNNING
PARTIALLY DISENGAGED
CLUTCH DISC FACINGS
HAVE FRACTURED INTO
SMALL PIECES
CONDITION
CLUTCH DISC BINDS ON
INPUT SHAFT SPLINES
CLUTCH DISC RUSTED
TO FLYWHEEL AND/OR
PRESSURE PLATE
CLUTCH WILL NOT
DISENGAGE PROPERLY
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS—CLUTCH SLIPS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Normal wear.
Driver frequently rides (slips) clutch,
results in rapid wear overheating.
Insufficient clutch cover diaphragm
spring tension
Leak at rear main oil seal or
transaxle input shaft seal
Excessive amount of grease applied
to input shaft splines
Road splash, water entering housing
Release bearing sticking or binding,
does not return to normal running
position.
Cable self-adjuster mechanism
sticking or binding causing high
preload
Driver performs a 5-1 downshift at
vehicle speed in excess of 60 miles
per hour
Leak at rear main or transaxle input
shaft seal
Excessive heat from slippage
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS—IMPROPER CLUTCH RELEASE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Clutch disc hub splines damaged
during installation
Input shaft splines rough, damaged.
Corrosion or rust formations on
splines of input shaft and disc
Occurs in vehicles stored or not
driven for extended period of time.
Also occurs after steam cleaning if
vehicle is not used for extended
period.
Disc bent, distorted during transaxle
installation
Clutch cover diaphragm spring
damaged during transaxle installation
Release fork bent, loose, or
damaged
CORRECTION
Replace modular clutch assembly.
Replace modular clutch assembly
Replace modular clutch assembly
Replace leaking seals. Replace modular
clutch assembly.
Apply less grease to input shaft. Replace
modular clutch assembly
Seal housing. Inspect modular clutch
assembly.
Verify that bearing is actually binding. Then,
replace bearing and transmission front
bearing retainer if sleeve surface is
damaged.
Verify that self-adjuster is free to move
Alert driver to problem cause. Replace
modular clutch assembly.
Replace modular clutch assembly. Replace
seal.
Replace modular clutch assembly
CORRECTION
Clean, smooth, and lubricate disc and shaft
splines. Replace modular clutch assembly
and/or input shaft if splines are severely
damaged.
Clean input shaft splines. Then lube.
Clean input shaft splines and disc splines,
then lube
Replace modular clutch assembly
Replace modular clutch assembly
Replace modular clutch assembly
Replace fork if worn or damaged
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