Pinpoint Test D: Clutch Pedal Pulsation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- D1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION
- Start engine.
- With the transmission in NEUTRAL, slowly press the clutch pedal.
- Does the clutch pedal pulsate while being pressed?
Yes : GO to D2.
No : VERIFY customer concern. GO to SYMPTOM CHART if necessary.
- D2 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 CLUTCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to D3.
- D3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
- Remove the clutch pressure plate. Refer to CLUTCH .
- 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 CLUTCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
No : GO to D4.
- D4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
- Check the clutch disc for wear or damage.
- Is the clutch disc OK?
Yes : GO to D5.
No : INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to CLUTCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
- D5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
- Inspect the flywheel for wear or damage.
- Is flywheel OK?
Yes : VERIFY customer concern. GO to SYMPTOM CHART if necessary.
No : TIGHTEN, RESURFACE or INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary. REFER to ENGINE - 2.3L . TEST the system for normal operation.