In many cases, a faulty flywheel will cause the clutch friction disc to wear out early. If the flywheel is not spinning smoothly or is causing jerky gear changes, this can damage the clutch plate, leading eventually to a slipping clutch.

What happens when the flywheel goes bad?

If your flywheel is going bad, a smooth pedal is not what you will feel. You may feel vibration as soon as you place your foot on the clutch or when you press down on the clutch. The vibration tends to get stronger as you push on or engage the clutch pedal.

Can a flywheel damage a transmission?

Clutch Slips

This loose flywheel can cause the transmission to wear the internal gears and the automobile can loose one or more gears because of damage. The flywheel needs to be inspected to determine whether the bolts need to be tightened or the entire flywheel needs to be replaced.