How a Clutch System Works & How to Diagnose Problems

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Excellent presentation! Clear, concise, and to the point! Thanks!

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[@Mournshire]

Pretty sure that bearing is a part of my problem today. This video helped visualize what’s going on behind the scenes. Thank you!

[@marcodeyahvillegas4]

I'm learning the manual system and this has been the best video yet👍

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I am a biologist but you make me liking the mechanical engineering. Salute.

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[@BlueStormRage]

Hello I am impressed to see the demonstration and wonderful presentation of clutch systems. I started driving manual car after 22 years of automatic transmission. Your explanations have boosted my confidence and I realized how sensitive is to handle stick shift vehicles, by the way agreeing to your maintenance tips as myself is mechanical engineer too. God bless!

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[@tamakotam013]

Thanks for this clear and practical demonstration on the clutch system. Very helpful.

[@tboneproductions2453]

I got a whiny noise in my car. It goes away when my girlfriend gets out

[@joeycrawford3096]

I think this is a worldwide problem 😂

[@thorparker5996]

A very clear & thorough lesson. Thank you!

[@hairhair3860]

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[@TralfazConstruction]

I replaced a clutch in a 1970 Mercury Capri 1600 (the Sexy European) in February of 1978 in my parent's unheated garage. The reinstallation of the transmission was, as I recall, the most difficult part of the procedure. The transmission was somewhat diminutive so I had the thing sitting on my chest. Lots of fun. There was a certain satisfaction to having performed the job myself. That was it, even though over the next four decades I had several vehicles with a manual transmission I never had to have a clutch replaced because I generally didn't hang on to vehicles for long. That 1970 Capri was a rolling testbed for every single thing which could go wrong with a car but I nursed it through its quirks until the unibody underside became too riddled with rust; decidedly unsexy!

[@Rohan-go4oo]

That was an awesome tutorial. From no knowledge of a clutch system, I now have a pretty good understanding, thank you!

[@leojoseph6385]

Great presentation, really helpful to understand the system! She needs a raise!

[@sol_2183]

One of the best videos. Keep making diagnostic vids like this. I understand so much more than other videos

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[@marcusjp4104]

This presentation is excellent. I knew next to nothing about the clutch system. Now I feel like a mechanic! One question; my clutch pedal has no resistance, I can just press it to the floor and can’t engage the gears. Gears engage when engine is off. 2005 VW Passat estate. Looking at the helpful diagram in this video, it might be to do with the connection from pedal to master cylinder(?)

[@allengonzalez3253]

For sure try the clutch cable or it it's a new car it has a hydraulic clutch that might have the leak. Or just wear on the clutch cable. That's what provides the resistance. While ur there inspect the clutch fork for damage.

[@howwwwwyyyyy]

Good stuff,most are self adjusting now,got a real head scratcher, clutch pedal low and slipping badly

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[@johnkennedy1242]

Very clear explanation. What would cause a shudder in the clutch just days before the pedal went to the floor and stayed there

[@ianbeltramo2834]

Seriously this lady is my hero so much knowledge thank you for this

[@mohdsalihakaseaman7191]

Some mechanics down here in Africa Nigeria to be precise, can make you want to sale your car simply because of clutch problem, thank you as i learn about various car engine components and how they work either worn or good through your videos, 👍

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[@Vanguard5xy]

Best clutch video I ever saw, very well explained!

[@robertamorin3194]

Thank you for an excellent video! Extremely well explained! Just pulled the engine from my 1973 VW beetle and wanted to know how to check the clutch.

[@SatishDeshmukhillusionist]

Beautiful, systematic and in details. congratulations! I loved this video from Mumbai, India.

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[@kyang321]

Amazing video! Great explanation and loved the portion on common problems. Found every bit helpful.

[@joemartinez6182]

great video, you explained the clutch system very very well, thank you!

[@RiaJap]

Thank you! Clear Explanation

[@wayflex1]

Great video made really clear and helped me understand my clutch on my car perfectly

[@MusicalAddictionOnlineLessons]

Watched quite a few clutch videos before getting to this one, wish I'd come here first 👌

[@philjans1]

Great information 🙌 My GMAC 6400 clutch does nothing. I start the engine, press on the cluch but don’t fell any thing and it goes right to the floor Desn’t quick come back also. Could it be electric? Is there any electrical part in the whole system? Tx! 🙏

[@galinkrastev4427]

Excellent explanation

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Very informative, instructional and diagnostic and preventative video.

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Thank you for that explanation.

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that was very clear and helpful, thank you for posting

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Great and clear explanation! Love this commentator! She is awesome! ✅💯

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Thanks, great info

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Thank you so much for this video! I will be buying this kit soon.

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Loody fantastic presentation. In the UK we generally call it a THRUST bearing g..... but that is just translation. ❤

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[@thesetruths1404]

Any idea about this issue on my 2004 Impreza wagon manual, 156,000 miles? Clutch replaced 20,000 miles ago. Center Differential replaced 200 miles ago. Noise started after center diff replacement, about 100 miles later. Does not make noise in turns (except when coasting). A mild clicking/tapping noise (sounds soft like playing card in bike spoke) is present when coasting in any gear, front main transaxle area (transmission). It varies in frequency and speed, according to the output shaft RPMs, and sometimes it's quieter or not there at all. It's probably a small piece of flat wire from a piece of seal that got away during clutch or center differential replacement. Doesn't seem to affect operations though. Does it about 80% of the time, but is not noticeable 50% of that time. It's quiet enough where talking, dirt roads, road noise, or any stereo masks it. Doesn't make the noise when it's under load...as in forward or reverse gears in play, clutch released. Any ideas, other than debris in case? Thanks!

[@brandonbrewer21]

Started out pretty bad fumbling parts and words.... Brought it back though in the end... Never really addressed the system of a bad master cylinder 😢. Which I'm getting ready to change only because I'm having what appears to be hydraulic issues even though the reservoir is full and I replaced everything else a few years ago.🤔

[@abdulbeany1894]

Hi are the clutch plate springs suposed to have little movement thanks

[@kpscal]

This is such a great video!!!! Thank you

[@samm6626]

Great video and tips - thanks

[@ineedmoney299]

Wow. Thank you for this Beautiful rendition of how to diagnose you’re messed up transmission clutch. This will be on repeat.

[@JustPerusing]

I was able to follow this video and enjoyed watching it. Would a bad clutch cause the car to stall/turn off while driving (braking/changing gears) ?

[@icasualYT]

can the worn out throw out bearing make a slight whining noise at Idle in Neutral? Also when I put in the i hear a very subtle whirring sound coming from the clutch area. Could it be the bearing going out?

[@philpots3216]

Really enjoy all you're lots vids, very explanatory,, I have a problem with my car, when I'm driving and press the clutch down I get knocking( its got worse now)fud fud fud fud but when I re-release it (back into gear, it goes away,,, I originally thought it had something to do with stuts, suspension maybe even cv joints, but today I realised the clutch in symptom and now I'm not sure.. I do most work myself but don't know what's up with it... any advice would go along way,,,

[@azzammeeralam]

Great video! Is it bad to keep car in drive while at traffic stop? should I always put it in neutral?

[@someone1089]

Great explanation to the clutch system. I have really bad shudder at bite point on 1st gear or reverse. Let say when I try to move the car from a stop really slow, I release the clutch slowly, the engine compartment shakes at bite point. On the other hand if I release the clutch more than the bite point, it doesn't shudder but car moves much faster which is not what I want. Could it be clutch related or engine mounts. My engine mounts probably needs replacement, but could a pressure plate warp and cause shudder. At higher speeds and gears there is no shudder or vibrations.

[@noavailablename10000]

Sounds like you're not giving the engine enough gas, and it's trying to stall.

[@Nick_Da]

Hi great video. My problem is that at all times, the clutch pedal in my diesel bmw vibrates, the pedal moves all the time and judders. I changed the bearing but does the same. Any clue? Thanks

[@ArunKumarSuthar]

what are the symptoms of loose clutch plate springs and hub?

[@danielnmaryannyoder]

Are blue spots on the pressure plate inflatable is saying that the clutch should be replaced?

[@peterhughes5187]

Thanks. Clear video

[@abdulbeany1894]

Hi are clutch plates suposed to make little noise when you shake them thanks

[@Reallypeople1000]

Sue, you are one of my favorites, but I love all of the 1AAuto crew! I am trying to help my brother, he has a 2008 Mini Cooper S and I think his clutch is bad. That burning smell (to me, a non professional) is a dead give away, but then I started thinking, "Maybe it's not as bad a a bad clutch"! I can put it into gear, but the car won't move at all and putting a clutch in a Mini is a daunting task! Pretty sure that I am not qualified to attempt that challenge!! Am I correct in my diagnosis for this issue?

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Hi there I just bought a set of suspensiones and sway bars link and they're installed already on my car but would like to know if these parts are a very good quality cuz I'm about to order some more

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[@illuminatedsoles331]

Any comments on cable-operated clutches that have pedal play or grab high and how to adjust them?

[@williamminney8900]

Hello wonder if you can help me I have a 2018 Ford Fiesta diesel six speed manual 11,000 miles every night after driving it round town for about an hour. The car starts to shudder when releasing the clutch in first gear or reverse. This happens all the time after an hour of driving. Any ideas what this could be please thank you

[@nullbyte7789]

I stripped the middle bolt out on my slave cylinder do you think this process would work for me? Good video btw

[@Turtlefarm]

Sue! I need help! I have a new clutch, new master and slave.. can’t seem to get all the air out of the system.. I bench bled master. And bled the slave unbolted by itself then on the car.. since install of master and slave I can’t get into 1st or R without reving it up or holding the clutch for 5 seconds then it will fall into gear… is it air in the system or the flywheel and pressure plate installed wrong?

[@VictorOcampo-v8w]

Thank you.

[@chuckallen9012]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@mukhtaaraziz5070]

Thanks for information

[@robertwolfiii8711]

Cleared to instruct children's at school.

[@juperrr]

Hi there. When depressing the clutch pedal what exactly returns the clutch fork to its initial position? Is it the presure plate or is it another spring somewhere maybe the one on the slave cilinder? I am having a problem with my car, the clutch pedal stays in the depressed position (up) but when I try to press it, I simply can not, it is rock hard. I tryed moving the clutch fork with my hand and it moves up and down so the fork is not blocked or anything. Could it be a hidraulic jam somewhere? Have any ideas? Thank you!

[@gl3862]

Great video thank you!! 🙏🙏 here is my question, my Camry has gone from 2-3 thousand revolutions to 3-4 thousand revolutions for normal acceleration. Would this be a clutch problem?? I just change the transmission fluid. No luck.

[@ronenjacovi7128]

Great video!!

[@ehtirammusayev1]

Very helpful video

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Great video 👍🏼

[@hibana7298]

Hell yeah thanks for the knowledge, needed a little refresher. ❤️

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[@bradleyb-radmangadi4832]

Great video, you're very precise

[@Eatsalot1114]

When I’m accelerating and I go to up shift, I get this scrape noise/feel in the clutch pedal when I push it in and the grind gets slower as the RPMs fall. Also when the car is off the shifter moves from gear to gear very smoothly but when the engine is on its a lot more notchy and clicky. You think it could be the TOB? Or pressure plate?

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+NolanEnt We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@fervantjam5643]

Great presentation!

[@gordo1230]

.she explains this well..i learned fast

[@nickayivor8432]

Thanks 👍

[@oscarosborne9451]

Every thing is new from the peddle to the flywheel and it feels like it's got a good peddle but it don't let the cluch release it's a S10 Chevy truck was a 4 speed I put a 5 speed in it but it just don't release the slave cylinder moves good

[@Pablo-mh8gn]

Very clear explanation

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+Pablo Uriel Thanks for the feedback!

[@kaimanapro5054]

My car judders when pulling away from standstill BUT only after say an hour of city driving, not from first thing in the morning.. Any idea what the issue might be?

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+Kaimana Pro We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@pierrepoitras1798]

Great video! Thank you

[@kenk4001]

Very well done

[@hugorodrigues1057]

Amazing info thanks

[@SiphiwoMatthews]

I have toyota conques 96 model 1300engen the whole engen vibrate when i release cluch what could be the promblem

[@duducarblog]

Great video!! , learned a lot

[@keithhuffman4064]

On the slave cylinder trying to bleed the system the plate that pushes in on the slave cylinder doesn't extend out fully.it only moves a quarter of an inch.

[@deechr1602]

Awesome teacher-thanks!

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[@Shishizurui]

I have an issue i have a Toyota Corolla IM 2017 23k miles - I have no feeling in my clutch pedal - it also has the weight of say an s10 pickup truck- which reviews on this car say how Light its clutch is...- but it lacks the confidence of a secure bite that the truck does. it behaves like an on/off switch * i have adjusted the pedal all over the place. like you might get a few mm of engagement gradient the car cannot take off on idle alone the bite point is miniscule and unforgiving- it can also be hard to grab it in a shift from 1-2 and 2-3 * however the clutch doesn't slip in gear, it makes no weird noises

[@whocares5188]

I had my clutch replaced bc I lost pressure. Replaced The master and slave cylinder with oem. Replaced The line from the master and slave and I can only get a little pressure built and it goes away fast. Bled it a million times. The old clutch wasn't even bad. Any clue?

[@nickg912]

What’s the issue if my clutch pedal won’t press all the way to the floor? It’s too firm and won’t go far enough to start the car or release the clutch…. 2002 BMW 325Xi wagon. Thanks

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[@trishcurious7726]

Great stuff

[@luciogarcia6882]

I have a 2015 civic si that when i press on the clutch with the car off the clutch feels normal and has pressure. When the car is on the clutch looses all pressure and when I press on it while in gear the car rolls as if I were not pressing the clutch pedal. Any ideas as to what this could be? Thanks. (I do have brake fluid in the clutch reservoir and no apparent leaks.)

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[@diykurdish4769]

i'm new to fixing parts in cars, but i love to, i have a 1996 Kia Sephia automatic transmission and it shakes from gear one to gear to while shifting , the more you gas it the more it shakes while shifting, and also it stays in high gears when i suddenly press the brake it tries to go and after seconds it shifts to the normal gear according to the speed of the car. is that a clutch problem or transmission problem ?

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[@ppptjohn6948]

hi my gear is vibrating while slowly engaged after changing the clutch kit including bearing, the gear shift is getting harder like stuck to engage into 1st gear, is kind of resistant, have to shift to other gear and try engage again, sometime it doesn't work have to engage forcefully. what is going on here? it was smooth and no vibration before changing the clutch kit.

[@AaronBaileyEndeavors]

great video!!!

[@gerrynewton9216]

Any idea why my hydraulic clutch pedal is very hard to push in?

[@whitemtl370]

Clutch pedal was fine until it went straight to the floor the other day. Now it’s either fully depressed or I have to pull it back to normal position. Fluid is fine. Where it should be. What might the issue be?