Symptoms
Revs climb while acceleration stays the same or drops off, the clutch bites only near the top of the pedal, and shifts start grinding.
The fix, step by step
- Replace the clutch with a heavy-duty unit rated for the torque you're making.
- If the gearbox is already crunchy, rebuild it while it's out.
Tools & part numbers
- Transmission jack
- clutch alignment tool
- heavy-duty clutch kit.
Where to buy the parts
Exedy clutch finder (heavy-duty kits by model)Exedy Australia ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.