3022598 - E03 CLUTCH VIBRATING OR JERKING

The clutch pedal vibrates and 'jerks'. When released, the vehicle does not start smoothly, but jerks or vibrates

Preliminarily check:

  • engine idle speed
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
2ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the centering of the front crossmember and the engine supports and attachment linkContinue to Step 3Faulty link attachmentBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to torque Op. 1008A10
Faulty link attachmentBed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to torque
Faulty crossmember attachments Bed in the fixings: loosen the bolts, centre them in their housings and tighten them to torque
3CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • that there is no damage to the flexible coupling springs
  • clutch disc wear or 'vitrification'
  • that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring
Continue to Step 4Fault in clutch pressure plateReplace the clutch plate ( Op.   1810A20  ). If there is oil, replace the gearbox input oil seal.
Fault in clutch pressure plateReplace the clutch pressure plate Op.   1810A20 
4CHECK SPLINED HUBAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft, and the condition of the assemblyContinue to Step 5Faulty gearbox main shaft or clutch plateRestore the correct lubrication of the bush. If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20  or the gearbox main shaft
5FLYWHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the state of the surface, making sure that there is no overheating, uneven wear, incisions or material removed)Continue to Step 6Flywheel damagedReplace the flywheel Op.   1024B22 
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'