72433 - E01 CLUTCH DOES NOT RELEASE CORRECTLY

There is sticking or noise when changing lower gears or engaging reverse
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

  • With the engine idling, check whether the problem occurs in all gears
  • Check whether the clutch pedal travel is correct
Move on to Step 1. It occurs in all gearsMove on to Step
2. Only when some gears are engaged2. Continue following the instructions in Table C002    Continue following the instructions in the table C02 GEAR ENGAGEMENT OR RELEASE DIFFICULT/NOISY
1VISUAL INSPECTION FOR LEAKS OR SEEPAGEALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

  • Check the fluid level in the reservoir
  • Visually inspect the pipes - clutch
  • Check that there are no leaks or damage
  • Check for leaks from the bellhousing (clutch actuator area)
Move on to Step 1. No fluid1. Top up the level
2. Leaks, damage, seepage from the pipes and connectors2. Repair the defective or damaged components
3. Oil leaks from the clutch hydraulic actuator3. Replace the clutch control actuator    See in Op. 1820B38 CLUTCH HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR/OPERATING CYLINDER - R.R. and bleed air with clutch removed
2CHECK FOR AIR IN THE CIRCUITALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Operate the pedal and check if it is sufficiently flexibleMove on to Step Pedal very flexibleBleed the air
3CLUTCH PUMP CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Press the clutch pedal, check that the travel and force are correctMove on to Step The pedal goes to the end of travel position without any resistanceChange pump    See in Op. 1820B20 MASTER CYLINDER (pump) - R.R. and Bleed air
4CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Visually inspect the condition of the clutch assembly, making sure that there are no breaks (pressure plate) or obvious deteriation (disc)Move on to Step Obvious deterioration of the clutch disc; pressure plate brokenReplace the assembly    See in Op. 1810A20 CLUTCH - R.R.
5CLUTCH SLIDING SPLINED HUB CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check:

  • The condition of the clutch plate hub
  • the condition of the main shaft hub
Move on to Step 1. Clutch plate hub worn1. Replace the clutch plate    See in Op. 1810A24 CLUTCH - R.R. with gearbox removed
2. Shaft damaged2. Replace the main shaft    See in Op. 2110B32 MANUAL GEARBOX (5 speed) and differential - Dismantling and Reassembly - Washing components - Replacing synchronizers, internal controls, shafts and bearings, if necessary
6FLYWHEEL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fitting clearance between the centering bush and the gearbox main shaft is correctMove on to Step Bush wornReplace the flywheel    See in Op. 1024B22 ENGINE FLYWHEEL - R.R. with clutch removed for versions with manual gearbox
7CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present