Pinpoint Test B: Clutch Chatter Or Shudder
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- Possible Sources
- Clutch pressure plate
- Clutch disc
- Engine and transmission mounts
- Flywheel
- B1 TEST FOR CLUTCH SHUDDER
- Start the engine.
- Engage the clutch and select first or reverse gear replicate customer complaint.
- Run the engine at approximately 2000 rpm.
- Release the clutch pedal slowly.
Does the clutch take up the drive smoothly?
Yes Clutch is OK. No GO to B2 - B2 CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE FOR OIL OR HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION
- Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate. REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate .
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate contaminated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
Yes CHECK the engine and transmission for leaks. INSTALL new components as necessary. INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure plate. REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate . TEST the system for normal operation. No GO to B3 - B3 CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE
- Visually check the clutch disc and pressure plate.
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate worn or damaged?
Yes INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure plate. REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate . TEST the system for normal operation. No INSPECT the flywheel clutch surface. TEST the system for normal operation.