Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 General data and specifications02 Maintenance03 Diagnosis – checks04 Engine (1.6 and 2.0 Twin Spark)05 Clutch06 Gearbox (manual and Selespeed)07 Front axle08 Brakes, ABS and traction control09 Steering10 Suspension and wheels11 Heating, air conditioning and washers12 Electrical equipment13 Body14 Body panels and reinforcement15 Wiring diagrams16 Connectors and pin-outs17 Wiring harnesses18 Fault diagnosis19 Special tools
Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis
18 · Diagnostics

E01 Clutch does not release correctly

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
147 Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2002
Section
Clutch › E01 Clutch does not release correctly
Fault diagnosisE01 Clutch does not release correctly

E01 Clutch does not release correctly

There is sticking or noise during low gear changes or when engaging reverse gear

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

With the engine idling, check whether the problem occurs in all gears with the ignition ON and check that the I.E. and CODE warning light initial tests take place.

Check the clutch pedal travel

OK

Move onto step 1

It occurs in all gears

Move onto step 1

It occurs in all gears

End of diagnosis

0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

With the engine running and the brake pedal pressed, select gears using the manual lever

OK

Move onto step 1

It occurs in all gears

Move onto step 1

Only when engaging certain gears

End of diagnosis

1VISUAL CHECK FOR LEAKS

Carry out a visual inspection of the clutch operating cylinder and pipes

Check that there are no leaks or damage

Check for leaks from the bell housing (clutch actuator area)

OK

Move onto step 2

Leaks, damage, seepage from pipes and connectors
  • Renew the defetive or damaged components

End of diagnosis

Leaks, damage or seepage from the pipes and connectors
  • Replace clutch operating actuator

End of diagnosis

1VISUAL CHECK FOR LEAKS

Visually inspect the electro-hydraulic gear selection/engagement - clutch assembly and the bell housing (clutch actuator area)

OK

Move onto step 4

Leaks from pipes and hoses
  • Eliminate leaks and replace defective components following recommended procedures

End of diagnosis

2CLUTCH PUMP CHECK

Press the clutch pedal and check that the travel is correct and there are no returns to the reservoir

OK

Move onto step 3

Force on the pedal slight and rumbling in the reservoir
  • Replace the pump

End of diagnosis

3CHECK FOR AIR IN THE SYSTEM

Operate the pedal and check whether it is excessively soft

OK

Move onto step 4

Pedal very soft
  • Bleed the air

End of diagnosis

4CHECK ON CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Visual check on the condition of the clutch assembly, which should not show breaks (pressure plate) and/or obvious deterioration (plate)

OK

Move onto step 5

Obvious deterioration of the clutch plate; pressure plate broken
  • Replace the assembly

End of diagnosis

5CHECK ON CLUTCH SPLINED HUB

Verify:

  • that there is no excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft
  • the condition of the main shaft hub
OK

Move onto step 6

Clutch plate hub worn
  • Replace the clutch plate

End of diagnosis

Shaft damaged
  • Replace the main shaft

End of diagnosis

5CHECK ON CLUTCH SPLINED HUB

In addition to the check described above, check that the thrust bearing control lever rotates freely

OK

Move onto step 6

Thrust bearing control lever seized
  • Replace lever bushes

End of diagnosis

6FLYWHEEL CHECK

Check in particular:

  • condition of clutch support surface
  • wear, signs of overheating
OK

Move onto step 7

Flywheel damaged
  • Replace flywheel

End of diagnosis

7CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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