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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2004)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Clutch slipping

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2004
Section
Clutch › Clutch slipping
Fault diagnosisClutch slipping

CLUTCH SLIPPING

1.6 TS

During acceleration, a consistent increase in the engine speed is noticed without a corresponding increase in the speed of the vehicle

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
With the engine running, press the clutch pedal and engage 4th speed Accelerate and gradually release the clutch pedalContinue to Step 1The vehicle does not move and the engine speed increasesContinue to Step 1
1CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - FLYWHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • clutch plate wear
  • clutch plate fouling
  • that the clutch plate is not distorted
  • condition of diaphragm spring
  • condition of flywheel (in particular the condition of the surface, uneven wear, signs of overheating)
Continue to Step 2Plate wornReplace the assembly Op. 1810A20
Plate fouled with oil or greaseReplace the clutch plate, clean the assembly, eliminate oil leaks Op. 1810A24
Plate distortedReplace the assembly Op. 1810A24
Spring brokenReplace the assembly Op. 1810A24
Flywheel scoredReplace the flywheel Op. 1824B22
2CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

2.0 TS

During acceleration, a consistent increase in the engine speed is noticed without a corresponding increase in the speed of the vehicle

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or Examiner plus) to the diagnostic socket and check that there are no errors in the Selespeed control unitContinue to Step 1Faults in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Keeping the diagnostic equipment connected, carry out the following active diagnosis:

  • Clutch self-calibration
  • Clutch push rod adjustment
Continue to Step 3Fault persistsContinue to Step 2
2CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - FLYWHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • clutch plate wear
  • clutch plate fouling
  • that the clutch plate is not distorted
  • condition of diaphragm spring
  • condition of flywheel (in particular the condition of the surface, uneven wear, signs of overheating)
Continue to Step 3Plate wornReplace the assembly Op. 1810A20
Plate fouled with oil or greaseReplace the clutch plate, clean the assembly, eliminate oil leaks Op. 1810A24
Disc distortedReplace the assembly Op. 1810A24
Spring brokenReplace the assembly Op. 1810A24
Flywheel scoredReplace the flywheel Op. 1824B22
3CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147

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