2888348 - E03 CLUTCH VIBRATING OR JERKING

Whe the car sets off and the clutch is released, the vehicle does not start smoothly, but jerks or vibrates
Results of the tests
1CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the clutch pedal travelContinue to Step 2Pedal travel not correctRestore the operation of the clutch pedal Op.   1820A14 
2ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the engine supports and reaction rodContinue to Step 3Engine supports faultyBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque (see Assembly 1008A)
Reaction rod faultyBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to the recommended torque (see Assembly 1008C)
3CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • clutch disc wear or "vitrification"
  • that there is no damaged to the flywheel flexible coupling springs
Continue to Step 4Clutch plate or pressure plate faultyReplace the clutch disc or pressure plate Op.   1810A20 
Presence of oil or greaseAlso replace the gearbox input oil seal Op. 2110C20
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'