Clutch Chatter or Shudder
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup, 2010 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2010 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Inspect the engine and transmission mounts for looseness and damage.
- If the mounts are OK, proceed to the next step in this procedure.
- If the mounts are loose or damaged, tighten or install new mounts as necessary. Test the system for normal operation.
- Check for loose bolts that retain the clutch pressure plate to the flywheel.
- If the bolts are tightened to specification, proceed to the next step in this procedure.
- If the bolts are loose, tighten the bolts to specification. Refer to CLUTCH . Test the system for normal operation.
- Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate. Refer to CLUTCH . Inspect the clutch disc and pressure plate for wear and damage, and check the clutch disc runout. Refer to CLUTCH DISC CHECK . Inspect the flywheel for glazing and damage. Check the flywheel runout. Refer to FLYWHEEL RUNOUT CHECK . Inspect the input shaft for wear, damage and eccentricity.
Repair all components as necessary.