Cause 
 | Action 
 | 
DEFINITION: The
clutch pedal requires high effort to operate. 
Review the 
Symptoms - Clutch 
 and perform the necessary inspections. 
 | 
Incorrect hydraulic fluid 
 | 
- Inspect for the correct fluid in the master cylinder. Refer to 
Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding 
.
 
- Flush the hydraulic system and fill with the correct fluid.
 
 
 | 
Contaminated hydraulic fluid 
 | 
- Inspect the hydraulic fluid for water.
 
- Inspect the hydraulic fluid for dirt or debris.
 
- Flush the hydraulic system and fill with the correct fluid. Refer
to 
Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding 
.
 
 
 | 
Clutch pedal binding 
 | 
- Inspect the pedal for binding.
 
- Repair or replace the pedal. Refer to 
Clutch Pedal Replacement 
.
 
 
 | 
Kinked or damaged clutch hydraulic pipe 
 | 
- Inspect for a kinked or damaged hydraulic hose.
 
- Repair or replace the clutch hydraulic hose. Refer to 
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement 
.
 
 
 | 
Clutch disc worn too thin 
 | Replace the clutch assembly.
Refer to 
Clutch Assembly Replacement 
. 
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