Pinpoint Test E: Clutch Pedal Pulsation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- E1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION
- Key in START position.
- With the transmission in NEUTRAL, slowly press the clutch pedal.
- Does the clutch pedal pulsate while being pressed?
- YES : Go to E2.
- NO : VERIFY customer concern. Go to Symptom Chart if necessary.
- E2 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
- Remove the clutch pressure plate. Refer to CLUTCH article.
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate for damage.
- Are there any signs of damage present on the clutch pressure plate ?
- E3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
- Carry out the Disc Check procedure in this article.
- Is the clutch disc OK?
- E4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
- Inspect the flywheel for damage and runout.
- Is the flywheel OK?
- YES : VERIFY customer concern. Go to Symptom Chart if necessary.
- NO : TIGHTEN or INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.