1. Improper linkage free play adjustment.
2. Clutch cable excessivley stretched or damaged.
3. Air in clutch hydraulic release system.
4. Leaking clutch hydraulic release system.
5. Clutch fork off ball stud.
6. Clutch plate warped or damaged.

2. Clutch slips (engine speed increases with no increase in vehicle speed)

1. Linkage out of adjustment.
2. Clutch plate oil soaked or lining worn. Remove clutch and inspect.
3. Clutch plate not seated. It may take 30 or 40 normal starts for a new one to seat.

3. Grabbing (chattering) as clutch is engaged

1. Oil on clutch plate lining. Remove and inspect. Correct any leakage.
2. Worn or loose engine or transaxle mounts. These units move slightly when clutch is released. Inspect mounts and bolts.
3. Worn splines on clutch plate hub. Remove clutch components and inspect.

1. Improper adjustment; no freeplay.
2. Release bearing binding on transaxle bearing retainer. Remove clutch components and check bearing. Remove any burrs or nicks, clean and relubricate before reinstallation.
3. Weak linkage return spring. Replace the spring.

1. Worn defective or broken release bearing
2. Worn or broken pressure plate springs (or diaphragm fingers).

1. Clutch cable damaged or linkage binding.
2. Clutch hydraulic release system leaking or faulty.
3. No fluid in clutch hydraulic release system reservoir.
4. Broken release bearing or fork.
5. Sticking clutch release diaphragm fingers.