Pinpoint Test E: Clutch Pedal Pulsation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. 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 .
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate for damage.
- Are there any signs of damage present on the clutch pressure plate?
- Yes : INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH .
- No : GO to E3.
- E3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
- Carry out the clutch DISC CHECK .
- Is the clutch disc OK?
- Yes : GO to E4.
- No : INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to CLUTCH .
- E4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
- Inspect the flywheel for damage and runout.
- Is flywheel OK?
- Yes : VERIFY customer concern. CONDUCT a diagnosis of other suspect components.
- No : INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary. REFER to CLUTCH . TEST the system for normal operation.