Pinpoint Test D: Clutch Pedal Pulsation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

D1 CHECK THE CLUTCH PEDAL PULSATION
- Start engine.
- With the transmission in NEUTRAL, slowly press the clutch pedal.
- Does the clutch pedal pulsate while being pressed?
1. YES : Go to D2.
2. NO : VERIFY customer concern.
D2 INSPECT THE PRESSURE PLATE BOLTS
- Inspect the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts.
- Are any of the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts loose?
1. YES : TIGHTEN or INSTALL new bolts. REFER to CLUTCH article. TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : Go to D3.
D3 INSPECT THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
- Remove the clutch pressure plate. Refer to CLUTCH article.
- Inspect the clutch pressure plate for wear or damage.
- Are there any signs of damage present on the clutch pressure plate?
1. YES : INSTALL a new clutch pressure plate. REFER to CLUTCH article. TEST the system for normal operation.
2. NO : Go to D4.
D4 INSPECT THE CLUTCH DISC
- Check the clutch disc for wear or damage.
- Is the clutch disc OK?
1. YES : Go to D5.
2. NO : INSTALL a new clutch disc. REFER to CLUTCH article. TEST the system for normal operation.
D5 INSPECT THE FLYWHEEL
- Inspect the flywheel for wear or damage.
- Is flywheel OK?
1. YES : VERIFY customer concern.
2. NO : TIGHTEN or INSTALL a new flywheel as necessary. REFER to ENGINE - 2.3L article, ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) article or ENGINE - 3.5L article. TEST the system for normal operation.