E01 CLUTCH NOT RELEASING CORRECTLY - Alfa - 156 - eLearn

3233027 - E01 CLUTCH NOT RELEASING CORRECTLY

There is sticking or noise during low gear changes or when engaging reverse gear

1	CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
		Results of the tests
	Check the clutch pedal travel	Continue to Step 2	Pedal travel not correct	Restore the operation of the clutch pedal Op. 3330B26
2	FLUID LEAKS CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
2.5 V6 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v	Visually check for fluid leaks from the clutch pump and pipes	Continue to Step 3	Fault in the clutch operating circuit	Replace the components involved (see Assembly 1020B)
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d]	Visually inspect for fluid leaks from the pump, the clutch pipes and the bell housing (clutch actuator area)	Continue to Step 3	Fault in the clutch operating circuit	Replace the components involved - Assy. 1820B.
3	AIR PRESENCE CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that there is no air inside the hydraulic circuit	Continue to Step 4	Presence of air in the system	Bleed the air from the system Op. 1820B08
4	PUMP SEEPAGE CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Press the clutch pedal slowly and, at the same time, check that there are no returns of fluid to the tank	Continue to Step 5	Seepage inside the clutch pump	Replace the clutch pump Op. 1820B20
5	CLUTCH PLATE CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check: clutch plate wear that the clutch plate is not distorted that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring	Continue to Step 6	Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty	Replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20
6	CHECK SPLINED HUB	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check for the presence of dirt, rust or dents in the splined part of the clutch disc hub and on the gearbox main shaft	Continue to Step 7	Gearbox main shaft hub faulty	Replace the gearbox main shaft (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110B)
		Continue to Step 7	Clutch plate hub bushes faulty	Restore the correct lubrication for the bushes If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20
7	FLYWHEEL CHECK	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating)	Continue to Step 8	Flywheel damaged	Replace the flywheel Op. 2110B32
8	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION	All OK	Problems met	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the fault starting from another symptom'