Pinpoint Test C : Hard To Shift
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- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Clutch Controls - Component Location .
Possible Sources
- Air in hydraulic system
- Clutch pedal reserve
- Clutch disc
- Clutch disc splines
- Diaphragm springs
- Insufficient clutch hydraulic fluid
- Oil on clutch disc facing
- Transmission concern
- C1 CHECK CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL
- Check clutch fluid level.
Is the clutch fluid level between the MAX and MIN marks on the brake fluid reservoir?
Yes GO to C2 No FILL reservoir to specification, CHECK the brake and clutch systems for leaks. TEST clutch system for normal operation. - C2 BLEED THE CLUTCH SYSTEM
- Bleed the clutch system. REFER to: Clutch System Bleeding .
Does the clutch pedal show improved disengaging characteristics after bleeding the clutch system?
Yes Clutch OK. No GO to C3 - C3 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY
- Measure the clutch pedal free play.
- Press the clutch pedal until resistance is felt, then release it.
Is the pedal travel approximately 10 mm?
Yes GO to C4 No Check that the clutch pedal moves freely, remove the clutch pedal if necessary. - C4 CHECK THE BELLEVILLE SPRING WASHER OF THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
- Remove transmission. REFER to: Transmission - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) - MT82 . REFER to: Transmission - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 (308kW/418PS) - MT82 . REFER to: Transmission - 3160 .
Does the clutch pressure plate or the Belleville spring washer of the clutch pressure plate show signs of wear or damage?
Yes INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 2.3L EcoBoost (231kW/314PS) . REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT . REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate - 5.2L 32V Ti-VCT . TEST the system for normal operation. No VERIFY the customer concern.