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Alfa Romeo 147 Factory Service Manual (2000-2002)18 · Fault diagnosis

18 · Diagnostics

S25 Clutch noise

Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: 147 Factory Service Manual
Year: 2000–2002
Section: Noise/vibrations › S25 Clutch noise

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Fault diagnosisS25 Clutch noise

S25 Clutch noise

When the clutch pedal is operated there is a noise (creaking)

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
0	FIRST CHECK With the engine idling and the gear lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal. Then, with the engine running and the handbrake applied, engage first gear and release the clutch	OK	Move onto step 1
		The noise disappears with the clutch pressed	See table S01 ENGINE PINGING End of diagnosis
		The noise disappears/increases with the clutch pressed	Move onto step 1
1	CHECK THRUST BEARING Check the thrust bearing: it should not be worn	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Bearing fault	Replace the bearing Op. 1820A30 End of diagnosis
2	CLUTCH CHECK Check the condition of the clutch plate and springs.	OK	Move onto step 3
		Clutch plate or springs faulty	Replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20 End of diagnosis
		No fault found, but defect persists	See table S20 GEARBOX/DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NOISE End of diagnosis
3	CORRECT OPERATION CHECK Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure
3		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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