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Pinpoint Test B: Clutch Related Vibrations

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  1. B1 CHECK FOR ENGINE COMPONENT GROUNDING 
    • With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
    • Check the engine mount interlocks for grounding.
    • Check for the exhaust manifold or other engine components grounding on the body or frame.
    • Is there evidence of grounding on the body or frame? 
    • Yes:  REPAIR any components as necessary.
    • No:  GO to  B2.
  2. B2 CHECK FOR ACCESSORY DRIVE VIBRATIONS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Remove the accessory drive belt and check for vibration.
    • Start the engine.
    • Does the vibration stop when the accessory drive belts are removed from the engine? 
    • Yes:  REFER to ACCESSORY DRIVE to diagnose the accessory drive belt components.
    • No:  INSTALL the accessory drive belt. GO to  B3.
  3. B3 CHECK FOR RELEASE BEARING NOISE 
    • Start the engine.
    • Press and hold the clutch pedal but do not disengage the clutch.
    • Is a whirring, grating or grinding noise present only when the pedal is pushed? 
    • Yes:  INSTALL a new clutch release bearing. REFER to INSTALLATION .
    • No:  GO to  B4.
  4. B4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL 
    • Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate. Refer to REMOVAL .
    • Inspect for loose flywheel bolts.
    • Check for an excessively burnt or severely cracked contact surface.
    • Inspect the flywheel runout. Refer to FLYWHEEL RUNOUT CHECK .
    • Is the flywheel OK? 
  5. B5 CHECK FOR PRESSURE PLATE IMBALANCE 
    • Support the engine securely.
      NOTE: Failure to support the engine correctly could result in damage to the vehicle.
    • Operate the engine with the transaxle removed.
    • Is the vibration still present? 
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