E03 Clutch slipping
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2002
- Section
- Clutch › E03 Clutch slipping
E03 Clutch slipping
The clutch pedal vibrates and 'jerks'. When released, the vehicle does not start smoothly, but jerks or vibrates
Preliminarily check:
- engine idle speed
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK Check the clutch pedal travel | OK | |
| Pedal travel not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | ENGINE SUPPORT CHECK Check the condition and the centering of the front crossmember and the engine supports and connecting rod | OK | |
| Engine supports faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Engine supports faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Engine supports faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CLUTCH PLATE CHECK Verify:
| OK | |
| Clutch disc or pressure plate faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Clutch disc or pressure plate faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Clutch disc or pressure plate faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | CHECK SPLINED HUB Check for excess grease on the clutch plate hub bushes and the gearbox main shaft | OK | |
| Gearbox main shaft hub faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | FLYWHEEL CHECK Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the state of the surface, making sure that there is no overheating, uneven wear, incisions or material removed) | OK | |
| Flywheel damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 2000 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: Alfa Romeo 147 manual gearbox oil
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