Clutch fault finding (Peugeot 106)

Pedal travels to floor - no pressure or very little resistance

• Broken clutch cable (Chapter 6).
• Incorrect clutch cable adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Broken clutch release bearing or fork (Chapter 6).
• Broken diaphragm spring in clutch pressure plate (Chapter 6).

Clutch fails to disengage (unable to select gears)

• Incorrect clutch cable adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc sticking on gearbox input shaft splines (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc sticking to flywheel or pressure plate (Chapter 6).
• Faulty pressure plate assembly (Chapter 6).
• Clutch release mechanism worn or incorrectly assembled (Chapter 6).

Clutch slips (engine speed rises, with no increase in vehicle speed)

• Incorrect clutch cable adjustment (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc linings excessively worn (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc linings contaminated with oil or grease (Chapter 6).
• Faulty pressure plate or weak diaphragm spring (Chapter 6).

Judder as clutch is engaged

• Clutch disc linings contaminated with oil or grease (Chapter 6).
• Clutch disc linings excessively worn (Chapter 6).
• Clutch cable sticking or frayed (Chapter 6).
• Faulty or distorted pressure plate or diaphragm spring (Chapter 6).
• Worn or loose engine or gearbox mountings (Chapter 2A).
• Clutch disc hub or gearbox input shaft splines worn (Chapter 6).

Noise when depressing or releasing clutch pedal

• Worn clutch release bearing (Chapter 6).
• Worn or dry clutch pedal bushes (Chapter 6).
• Faulty pressure plate assembly (Chapter 6).
• Pressure plate diaphragm spring broken (Chapter 6).
• Broken clutch disc cushioning springs (Chapter 6).