2427483 - E03 CLUTCH VIBRATING OR JERKING

The clutch pedal vibrates and 'jerks'. When released, the vehicle does not start smoothly, but jerks or vibrates

First check:

  • engine idle speed
Results of the tests
1CHECK ON CLUTCH PEDALAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the clutch pedal travelContinue to Step 2Pedal travel not correctRestore the operation of the clutch pedal
2ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the centering of the front crossmember and the engine supports and connecting rodContinue to Step 3Engine supports fastening faultyBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to torque Op. 1008A10
Faulty link attachmentBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to torque
3CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that there is no clutch plate wear or 'vitrification'
  • that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring
Continue to Step 4Fault in clutch plate Replace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20  If there is oil, replace the gearbox input oil seal Op. 2110C204
Faulty clutch pressure plateReplace clutch pressure plate Op.   1810A20 
4CHECK SPLINED HUBAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the clutch plate hub, gearbox main shaft and the condition of the assemblyContinue to Step 5Clutch plate hub faultyReplace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20 
Gearbox main shaft faultyReplace the gearbox main shaft Op.   2110B20 
5FLYWHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the state of the surface, making sure that there is no overheating, uneven wear, incisions or material removed), operation of the flexible couplingsContinue to Step 6Flywheel damagedReplace the flywheel Op.   1024B22 
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosis