2888347 - 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 clutch pedal action is smooth Check the pedal travel is correctly adjusted at both ends.Continue to Step 2Pedal travel not correctRestore the operation of the clutch pedal Op.   1820A14 
2CLUTCH 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 3Clutch plate or pressure plate faultyReplace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20 
Presence of oil or greaseAlso replace the gearbox input oil seal Op. 2110C20
3CHECK SPLINED HUBAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaftContinue to Step 4Gearbox main shaft hub faultyReplace the gearbox main shaft (see Assembly 2110B)
Clutch plate hub bushes faultyRestore the correct lubrication for the bushesIf necessary, replace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20 
4FLYWHEEL 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 5Flywheel damagedReplace the flywheel Op.   1024B22 
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'