Pinpoint Test E: Clutch Pedal Pulsation
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- E1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION
- Start the engine.
- With the transmission in NEUTRAL, slowly apply the clutch pedal.
- Does the clutch pedal pulsate while being applied?
- Yes : GO to E2.
- No : VERIFY the customer concern. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
- E2 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 .
- No : GO to E3.
- E3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
- Remove the clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH .
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate for damage. REFER to CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE CHECK .
- Are there any signs of damage present on the clutch pressure plate?
- Yes : INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH .
- No : GO to E4.
- E4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
- Carry out the clutch disc inspection procedure. REFER to CLUTCH DISC CHECK .
- Is the clutch disc OK?
- Yes : GO to E5.
- No : INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to CLUTCH .
- E5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
- Inspect the flywheel for damage and runout. REFER to FLYWHEEL RUNOUT CHECK .
- Is flywheel OK?
- Yes : VERIFY the customer concern. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
- No : TIGHTEN or INSTALL a new flywheel. For 3.7L Ti-VCT engines, REFER to ENGINE - 3.7L . For 5.0L (4V) engines, REFER to ENGINE - 5.0L (4V) . For 5.8L (4V) engines, REFER to ENGINE - 5.8L (4V) .