3233028 - E02 CLUTCH SLIPPING

During acceleration, a consistent increase in the engine speed is noticed without a corresponding increase in the speed of the vehicleThis symptom can be easily checked by pressing the clutch pedal and engaging 4th speed; when accelerating and gradually releasing the clutch pedal, the vehicle does not move and the engine does not cut out
Results of the tests
1CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the clutch pedal travel Continue to Step 2 Pedal travel not correct Restore the operation of the clutch pedal Op.   3330B26 
2FLUID LEAKS CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
2.5 V6 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10vVisually check for fluid leaks from the clutch pump and pipes Continue to Step 3 Fault in the clutch operating circuitReplace the components involved (see Assembly 1820B)
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d]Visually check for fluid leaks from the clutch pump and pipes and the gearbox bell housing (clutch actuator area) Continue to Step 3 Fault in the clutch operating circuitReplace the components involved (see Assembly 1820B)
3CLUTCH OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
2.5 V6 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v

Check:

  • that the clutch operating cylinder push rod returns correctly to the rest position;
  • the outer surface of the cylinder: make sure that there are no traces of oil, resulting from a leak from the piston inner seal
Continue to Step 4 Clutch operating cylinder faulty Replace the clutch operating cylinder Op.   1820B30 
Clutch pump faulty Replace the pump Op.   1820B20 
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d]Check the condition of the clutch actuator, inside the gearbox bell housing. Continue to Step 4 Clutch actuator fault or oil leakReplace the components involved (see Assembly 1820B)
4CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • clutch plate wear - clutch plate fouling (oil or grease)
  • that the clutch plate is not distorted
  • that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring
Continue to Step 5 Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty Replace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20 
Presence of oil or grease Also replace the gearbox input oil seal Op.   2110C22 
5CHECK SPLINED HUBAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft Continue to Step 6 Gearbox main shaft hub faultyReplace the gearbox main shaft (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110B)
Clutch plate hub bushes faultyRestore the correct lubrication for the bushes If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20 
6FLYWHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating, irregular wear, incisions or the removal of material) Continue to Step 7 Flywheel damaged Replace the flywheel Op.   1024B22 
7CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'