What are the common problems with the clutch?
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Here are the common issues related to clutch failure: 1. Clutch Slippage: The main symptom of clutch slippage is that the vehicle's speed does not increase with the engine RPM during acceleration, resulting in insufficient power and difficulty climbing slopes. The causes include insufficient or no free travel of the clutch pedal; severe wear or partial contact of the clutch disc; oil contamination on the clutch disc; burning or warping of the clutch pressure plate or clutch disc; uneven or broken pressure springs; or a stuck release sleeve that fails to return. 2. Clutch Not Disengaging or Incomplete Disengagement: The symptom of a clutch not disengaging is that the clutch disc does not separate from the pressure plate, making gear shifting difficult and causing gear grinding noises. This is mainly due to excessive free travel of the clutch pedal, bonding of the clutch disc; uneven height of the release levers; excessive thickness of the clutch disc or significant surface runout; or deformation of the pressure plate and flywheel.