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Pinpoint Test E: Clutch Pedal Pulsation

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  1. 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? 
    1. Yes  : GO to E2.
    2. No  : VERIFY customer concern. GO to SYMPTOM CHART  if necessary.
  2. 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? 
    1. Yes  : INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH .
    2. No  : GO to E3.
  3. E3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC 
    • Carry out the clutch DISC CHECK .
    • Is the clutch disc OK? 
    1. Yes  : GO to E4.
    2. No  : INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to CLUTCH .
  4. E4 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL 
    • Inspect the flywheel for damage and runout.
    • Is flywheel OK? 
    1. Yes  : VERIFY customer concern. CONDUCT a diagnosis of other suspect components.
    2. No  : INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary. REFER to CLUTCH . TEST the system for normal operation.