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Diagnostic codes
Searching in 1990 USDM TSRM.
Areas /Hard to shift or will not shift
Clutch

Hard to shift or will not shift

Hard to shift or will not shift

Possible causes and remedies
Possible cause
Clutch pedal freeplay excessive
Remedy
Adjust pedal freeplay
Possible cause
Air in clutch lines
Remedy
Bleed clutch system
Possible cause
Clutch release cylinder faulty
Remedy
Repair release cylinder
Possible cause
Clutch master cylinder faulty
Remedy
Repair master cylinder
Possible cause
Clutch disc out of true, runout is excessive or lining broken
Remedy
Inspect clutch disc
Possible cause
Splines on input shaft or clutch disc dirty or burred
Remedy
Repair as necessary
Possible cause
Clutch pressure plate faulty
Remedy
Replace clutch cover