Contents: Clutch jerks ↧ Incomplete clutch engagement (clutch… ↧ Clutch vibration ↧ Increased effort on the clutch pedal ↧ Clutch pedal noise ↧
Clutch jerks
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Checks
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Operation, action
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Make sure the driver uses the clutch correctly.
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Explain to the driver how to use the clutch correctly.
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Check the oil level and check for leaks in the oil line.
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Fix the leak or add oil.
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Check the clutch slave disc for warping or wear.
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Replace the clutch disc (FAM II 2.4D).
Install a new pressure plate and a new clutch disc (2.0S DIESEL or HFV6 3.2L).
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Check the gearbox input shaft splines for wear.
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Repair or replace splined parts.
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Check if the pressure spring is weak.
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Replace the pressure plate (FAM II 2.4D).
Install a new pressure plate and a new clutch disc (2.0S DIESEL or HFV6 3.2L).
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Incomplete clutch engagement (clutch "slips")
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Checks
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Operation, action
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Check the concentric clutch release cylinder for sticking.
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Replace the concentric clutch release cylinder.
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Check the oil drain line.
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Remove air from the hydraulic drive system.
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Check the clutch slave disc for wear or oiling.
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Replace the clutch disc (FAM II 2.4D).
Install a new pressure plate and a new clutch disc (2.0S DIESEL or HFV6 3.2L).
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Check the pressure plate for warping.
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Replace the pressure plate (FAM II 2.4D).
Install a new pressure plate and a new clutch disc (2.0S DIESEL or HFV6 3.2L).
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Clutch vibration
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Checks
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Operation, action
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Check the flywheel for contamination or warping.
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Repair or replace the flywheel.
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Check if the pressure spring is weak.
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Replace the pressure plate (FAM II 2.4D).
Install a new pressure plate and a new clutch disc (2.0S DIESEL or HFV6 3.2L).
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Check the clutch slave disc for oiling.
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Replace the clutch disc (FAM II 2.4D).
Install a new pressure plate and a new clutch disc (2.0S DIESEL or HFV6 3.2L).
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Check the gearbox input shaft splines for wear.
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Replace the splined parts of the primary disk.
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Increased effort on the clutch pedal
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Checks
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Operation, action
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Check the clutch pedal axle lubrication.
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Apply lubricant or make repairs.
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Check the tube for patency.
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Clean or replace the tube.
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Check the concentric clutch release cylinder for sticking.
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Replace the concentric clutch release cylinder.
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Clutch pedal noise
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Checks
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Operation, action
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Check the clutch pedal bushing lubrication.
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Lubricate the clutch pedal bushing.
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Check the pedal spring for sticking.
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Remove and reinstall the clutch pedal spring.
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