Whining noise when clutch pedal is pressed down

Tiny
CHILEWINE
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  • 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 101,000 MILES
A whining occurred every time I stepped on clutch pedal. Drove around block whining got worse. Tested the whining by pressing down clutch and revving gas. Whining got worse and engine stopped. Now will not start and clutch feels tougher to push down.
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 8:20 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

It sounds like the throwout bearing in the clutch has failed. It is common for making noise when it fails. The transmission has to be removed and the clutch inspected for the failure. There is a collar the throwout bearing rides on that needs to be checked for wear as well.

Roy
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 AT 11:07 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Can you try and put the transmission in neutral will it start?

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, February 23rd, 2018 AT 12:29 PM

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