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
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner Plus) to the diagnostic socket and check:

  • That there are no errors in the Selespeed control unit
Continue to Step 2That there are no faults in the control unitsContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected (Examiner or Examiner Plus) to the diagnostic equipment, carry out in active diagnosis:

  • Clutch self-calibration
  • Clutch pushrod adjustment
Continue to Step 7Fault persistsContinue to Step 3
3ENGINE SUPPORT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition and the centering of the front crossmember and the engine supports and connecting rodContinue to Step 4Engine supports faultyBed 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
4CLUTCH 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 5Faulty clutch plate Replace the clutch plate ( Op.   1810A20  ) If there is oil, replace the gearbox input oil seal
Faulty clutch pressure plateReplace clutch pressure plate Op.   1810A20 
5CHECK 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 6Faulty gearbox main shaft or clutch plateRestore the correct lubrication for the bushes. If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op.   1810A20  or the gearbox main shaft
6FLYWHEEL 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 7Flywheel damagedReplace the flywheel Op.   1024B22 
7CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'