1996 Audi A6 Quattro
GENERAL INFORMATION Clutch Trouble Shooting
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clutch Trouble Shooting
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NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific
information see appropriate articles where available.
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NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended to be specific to any
unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. For model-specific
information see appropriate articles where available.
CLUTCH TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem & Possible Cause Action
Clutch Chatters/Grabs
Incorrect Pedal Adjustment Adjust Free Play
Worn Input Shaft Spline Replace Input Shaft
Binding Pressure Plate Replace Pressure Plate
Binding Throw-Out Lever Check Throw-Out Lever,
Check Throw-Out
Bearing, Check Bearing
Retainer
Uneven Pressure Plate Contact With Flywheel Align/Replace Worn Parts
Transmission Misaligned Align Transmission
Worn Pressure Plate Replace Clutch Assembly
Oil-Saturated Disc Replace Clutch Assembly,
Repair Oil Leak
Loose Engine Mounts Replace Engine Mounts
Clutch Pedal Sticks Down
Clutch Cable Binding Replace Clutch Cable
Weak Pressure Plate Springs Replace Clutch Assembly
Binding Clutch Linkage Lubricate Linkage
Broken Clutch Pedal Return Spring Replace Return Spring
Clutch Will Not Release
Oil-Saturated Disc Replace Clutch Assembly,
Repair Oil Leak
Defective Disc Face Replace Clutch Assembly
Disc Sticking on Input Shaft Splines Replace Disc/Input Shaft
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1996 Audi A6 Quattro
GENERAL INFORMATION Clutch Trouble Shooting
Binding Pilot Bearing Replace Pilot Bearing
Faulty Clutch Master Cylinder Replace Master Cylinder
Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder Replace Slave Cylinder
Blown Clutch Hose Replace Hose
Sticky Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve Clean/Lube Sleeve
Clutch Cable Binding Replace Clutch Cable
Broken/Loose Bellhousing Check Bellhousing
Rattling/Squeaking
Broken Throw-Out Lever Return Spring Replace Return Spring
Faulty Throw-Out Bearing Replace Throw-Out
Bearing
Faulty Clutch Disc Replace Clutch Disc
Faulty Pilot Bearing Replace Pilot Bearing
Worn Throw-Out Bearing Replace Throw-Out
Bearing
Dry Bearing Retainer Slide For Throw-Out Bearing Sleeve Lubricate Slide
Slipping
Faulty Pressure Plate Replace Clutch Assembly
Worn Clutch Disc Replace Clutch Assembly
Incorrect Alignment Realign Clutch Assembly
Faulty Clutch Slave Cylinder Replace Slave Cylinder
No Pedal Pressure
Leaky Hydraulic System Check Clutch Master
Cylinder, Check Clutch
Slave Cylinder
Check Clutch Hose
Broken Clutch Cable Replace Clutch Cable
Faulty Throw-Out Lever Replace Throw-Out Lever
Broken Clutch Linkage Repair Clutch Linkage
Noisy Clutch Pedal
Faulty Safety Switch Check/Replace Switch
Noisy Self-Adj. Ratchet Replace Ratchet
Dry Throw-Out Bearing Replace Throw-Out
Bearing
Dry Pilot Bearing Replace Pilot Bearing
Worn Input Shaft Replace Input Shaft
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