my clutch is shaking and vibrating when I get going in the morning

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EDDIE1997RAV4CRUISER
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Getting a shuddering when i take off in first gear after first start for the day ( when cold ) I'm thinking its the clutch or could it be the centre diff playing up?
Nov 21, 2011 at 9:50 PM
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CARADIODOC
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If the steering wheel is also shaking when the shudder occurs, suspect a worn inner cv joint housing or universal joint. The shudder will be worse under acceleration.

A worn clutch will cause a shudder when you engage it to take off. Oil or coolant dripping onto the disc can create problems too until it burns off as the engine warms up.

Either problem can show up or be aggravated by a worn engine mount that allows the engine to sag. That will change the angle of the two half shafts and the drive shafts.
Nov 21, 2011 at 10:00 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Confirmation Auto or Manual transmission?
Nov 21, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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EDDIE1997RAV4CRUISER
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Manual! it has a Clutch not a torque converter
Nov 21, 2011 at 10:06 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Sounds like clutch shudder, where is the take up when you release the clutch? how far up is the pedal that is when drive takes up? how old is the clutch in Mls to the best of your knowledge?
Nov 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM
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EDDIE1997RAV4CRUISER
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theres 171000kms on the clock, and the take up is about half maybe 2/3 of the way out.
Nov 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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EDDIE1997RAV4CRUISER
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Also how do I get better fuel economy out of my 97 RAV4
Nov 30, 2011 at 11:09 PM
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