72442 - E10 CLUTCH PEDAL HARDENING

When the clutch pedal is pressed, the resistance is excessive

Since this symptom is "subjective", make sure that there is actually some hardening compared with what was previously considered as "normal"

STEP	OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT	TEST RESULTS
1	CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the clutch pedal travel and operation	Move on to Step	Pedal/pedal assembly faulty	Restore the operation of the clutch pedal
2	CLUTCH PUMP AND PIPE CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the operation of the pump, the impulse damper and make sure that there are no obstructions in the clutch pipes	Move on to Step	Clutch actuator oil leaks or faulty	Replace the components involved    See in Op. 1820B48 FLEXIBLE SUPPLY PIPE to operating cylinder - R.R.
3	CLUTCH CONTROL ACTUATOR CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the condition of the clutch actuator, inside the bellhousing	Move on to Step	Clutch actuator oil leaks or faulty	Replace the components involved    See in Op. 1820B48 FLEXIBLE SUPPLY PIPE to operating cylinder - R.R.
4	SPLINED HUB CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check for grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft and check the condition of the assembly	Move on to Step	1. Clutch plate hub faulty	1. Restore the correct lubrication of the bushes and, if necessary, replace the clutch plate    See in Op. 1810A20 CLUTCH - R.R.
			2. Gearbox main shaft hub faulty	2. Replace the gearbox main shaft    See in Op. 2110B20 MANUAL GEARBOX (5 speed) and differential - Dismantling and reassembly - Washing components - Replacing synchronizers and internal controls, if necessary
5	CLUTCH PLATE CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check: clutch plate wear that there is no distortion of the clutch plate that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring	Move on to Step	Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty	Replace the clutch plate    See in Op. 1810A20 CLUTCH - R.R.
6	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the fault is no longer present