3 Series E46 318Ci (N46) COUPE
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Troubleshooting the clutch
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Clutch slipping
a)
Clutch pressure too low.
b)
Lining too heavily worn.
c)
Lining oiled-
Leaks:
- Engine
Crankshaft radial seal at front
and rear incl. end cover, oil
sump, cylinder head gasket,
cylinder head, oil filler cap,
timing case cover, flywheel
mounting bolts
- Cooling system
Hoses and connections,
heating valves, sealing plugs on
engine block
- Steering unit
Steering gear, servo pump,
hydraulic lines and connections
- Transmission
Drive shaft radial seal, sealing
plugs of countershaft
- Release bearing
d)
Clutch was overheated.
e)
Clutch is not an original-
equipment BMW part.
a)
Replace clutch
Refer to 21 21 500.
b)
Replace clutch plate
Refer to 21 21 500.
c)
Carefully rectify leaks, clean oil
contamination and replace
clutch plate
Refer to 21 21 500.
d)
Replace clutch
Refer to 21 21 500.
e)
Install original-equipment BMW
part.
Clutch stick/slip
a)
Lining not acc. to specification.
b)
Lining oiled:
Causes: refer to "clutch
slipping, point c"
c)
Release unit presses on one
side.
d)
Clutch presses at an angle.
e)
Crankshaft does not align with
transmission input shaft.
RA Troubleshooting the clutch
BMW AG - TIS
07.02.2013 16:29
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