Damaged Volkswagen Disc Related Symptom: Noise. Cause: Incorrect installation of the wire ring. The wire ring was not properly seated during installation. After installation, the clutch must be cycled prior to start up to ensure the ring is fully seated under the tabs of the diaphragm spring.
enlarge

	Bent Clutch Drive Strap Related Symptom: Chatter. Cause: Excessive vehicle load, high-speed downshifting, lugging the engine, improper handling causing damage prior to installation.
enlarge

	Bent Disc Related Symptom: Chatter. Cause: Improperly supported transmission during installation, disc installed backwards. Incorrect installation of the disc will result in interference between the disc and flywheel, causing clutch malfunction.
enlarge

	Burst Friction Material Related Symptom: Hard pedal, chatter. Cause: Harsh downshifting, high RPM engagement, engine over-revving caused by missing a gear, coasting vehicle at a high speed with transmission in gear and clutch disengaged. The clutch may have friction material embedded between the diaphragm spring and the cover.
enlarge

	Cracked Cable Housing Related Symptoms: Hard pedal, chatter. Cause: Incorrectly routed or pinched cable. A number of problems can occur inside the cable housing, causing the cable to stick or bind. Always replace the cable on vehicles equipped with cable release systems.
enlarge

	Broken Segments Related Symptom: Noise. Cause: High RPM engagement, worn pilot bearing, worn transmission input shaft bearing, misalignment between the engine and transmission, improperly supported transmission during installation. If the transmission jack is removed before the transmission is properly bolted to the engine, the weight will bend the input shaft, causing uneven engagement and partial release.
enlarge

	Flywheel Interference Related Symptoms: Noise, problems with disengagement. Cause: Excessive flywheel machining causing the disc to contact the flywheel mounting bolts, installing the disc backwards, failure to maintain proper flywheel step dimensions. If the flywheel shows signs of extreme overheating and deep scoring, replace it.
enlarge

	Contact Marks Related Symptoms: Excessive pedal free play, noise. Cause: Incorrect release bearing installation. The fork was installed with the leaf-spring clip over the top of the release bearing collar, causing uneven force to be applied to the bearing. The fork must be installed with the clip under the collar.
enlarge