LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2006 >> Focus ZX5 SE, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 946 (Manual Transaxle/Transmission And Clutch - General Information) >> Diagnostic Tests >> Manual Transaxle and Clutch >> Pinpoint Tests >> Pinpoint Test C: Clutch Drag >> Pinpoint Test C: Clutch Drag

Pinpoint Test C: Clutch Drag

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. C1 CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
    • Is the fluid level within the MAX and MIN level marks? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C2.
    2. NO  : ADD brake fluid and CHECK for leaks in the clutch and brake systems.
  2. C2 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY 
    • Press the clutch pedal lightly by hand.
    • Measure the distance the clutch pedal travels.
    • Is the clutch pedal travel within 5-13 mm (0.20-0.51 in)? 
    1. YES  : Go to  C3.
    2. NO  : BLEED the clutch. REFER to Clutch System Bleeding .
  3. C3 CHECK THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE AND THE DIAPHRAGM SPRING 
    • Remove the transaxle. Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION article.
    • Inspect the clutch pressure plate for wear and the diaphragm spring for even diaphragm height. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate Check .
    • Are there any signs of contamination or wear to the clutch pressure plate or diaphragm spring? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH article.
    2. NO  : INSPECT the clutch disc for damage or excessive runout. REFER to Clutch Disc Check .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals