Pinpoint Test D : Clutch Pedal Pulsation

Manual Transaxle and Clutch

Pinpoint Tests

PINPOINT TEST D : CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION

D1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION

- Start engine.

- With the transaxle in neutral, slowly press the clutch pedal.

Does the clutch pedal pulsate while being pressed?

Yes
GO to D2.

No
VERIFY the customer concern. GO to Symptom Chart - Clutch if necessary Symptom Chart - Clutch.

D2 INSPECT THE PRESSURE PLATE BOLTS

- Inspect the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts.

Are any of the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts loose?

Yes
TIGHTEN or INSTALL new bolts. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to D3.

D3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE

- Remove the clutch pressure plate.

- Inspect the clutch pressure plate for wear or damage.

Are there any signs of damage present on the clutch pressure plate?

Yes
INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to D4.

D4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC

- Check the clutch disc for wear or damage.

Is the clutch disc OK?

Yes
GO to D5.

No
INSTALL a new clutch disc. TEST the system for normal operation.

D5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL

- Inspect the flywheel for wear or damage.

Is flywheel OK?

Yes
VERIFY the customer concern. GO to Symptom Chart - Clutch Symptom Chart - Clutch, GO to Symptom Chart - Transaxle Symptom Chart - Transaxle, GO to Symptom Chart - NVH Symptom Chart - NVH if necessary.

No
TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.