User Guide
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Malfunctions of Sports/Performance Clutches
Malfunctions of Sports/Performance Clutches
PROBLEM:
Clutch slippage “slipping”.
CAUSE:
Loose cover assembly bolts from improper bolt
tightening torque procedure.
SOLUTION:
Use manufacture bolt torque specs. Tighten
evenly. Use thread locker to ensure bolts do not
loosen.
Refer to page 70 for proper tightening
specications.
PROBLEM:
Dicultly changing gears, no release.
CAUSE:
Debris built up in pivot ring area between cover
and diaphragm spring.
SOLUTION:
Disassemble cover assembly and clean
thoroughly.
PROBLEM:
Dicultly changing gears.
CAUSE:
Mis-shift at high RPM or aggressive down
shifting at high RPM.
SOLUTION:
Driver education, Change driving style, use lug
type multi plate clutch.
PROBLEM:
Chipped facing.
CAUSE:
Improper break in of clutch assembly.
SOLUTION:
Follow manufactures break in procedures.
PROBLEM:
Diculty changing gears.
CAUSE:
Spline damage on the bottom disc(s) from not
being aligned properly.
SOLUTION:
Use the proper alignment tool for vehicle
application.
TECH TIP:
Twist the alignment tool to align the bottom
discs while nger tightening the cover bolts.