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Pinpoint Test A: Clutch Pedal Pulsation

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  1. A1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION 
    • Start the engine.
    • With the transmission in NEUTRAL, slowly press the clutch pedal.
    • Does the clutch pedal pulsate while being pressed? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A2.
    • No:  VERIFY customer concern.
  2. A2 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. REFER to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  GO to  A3.
  3. A3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE 
    • Remove the clutch pressure plate. Refer to REMOVAL .
    • 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. REFER to INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
    • No:  GO to  A4.
  4. A4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC 
    • Check the clutch disc for wear or damage.
    • Is the clutch disc OK? 
    • Yes:  GO to  A5.
    • No:  INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
  5. A5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL 
    • Inspect the flywheel for wear or damage.
    • Is flywheel OK? 
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