2888349 - E10 CLUTCH PEDAL HARDENING

When the clutch pedal is pressed, the resistance is excessive,
Since this symptom is "subjective", make sure that there really is an effective hardening compared with the previous condition which was considered "normal"
Results of the tests
1CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the clutch pedal travel is smooth (no binding)Continue to Step 2Pedal travel not correctRestore the operation of the clutch pedal Op.   1820A14 
2CHECK CLUTCH CABLEAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the clutch cableContinue to Step 3Cable defective or incorrectly fastenedRestore the cable fastenings or replace Op.   1820A20 
3CHECK PEDAL UNITAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • condition of pedal unit joint bushes
  • pedal correctly fastened
Continue to Step 4Bushes defective or hardenedRepair the pedal unit Op.   3330B14 
Fastenings not correctRestore fastenings Op.   3330B14 
4CHECK SPLINED HUBAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for insufficient grease on the clutch disc hub bushes and the gearbox main shaftContinue to Step 5Gearbox 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 
5CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that the clutch plate is not distorted
  • that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring
Continue to Step 6Clutch plate or pressure plate faultyReplace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20 
6CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'