E01 Clutch does not release correctly
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Clutch › E01 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
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK Check the clutch pedal travel | OK | |
| Pedal travel not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | FLUID LEAKS CHECK Visually check for fluid leaks from the clutch pump and pipes | OK | |
| Fault in the clutch operating circuit |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | FLUID LEAKS CHECK Visually inspect for fluid leaks from the pump, the clutch pipes and the bell housing (clutch actuator area) | OK | |
| Fault in the clutch operating circuit |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | AIR PRESENCE CHECK Check that there is no air inside the hydraulic circuit | OK | |
| Presence of air in the system |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | PUMP SEEPAGE CHECK Press the clutch pedal slowly and, at the same time, check that there are no returns of fluid to the tank | OK | |
| Seepage inside the clutch pump |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | CLUTCH PLATE CHECK Check:
| OK | |
| Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | CHECK SPLINED HUB Check for the presence of dirt, rust or dents in the splined part of the clutch disc hub and on the gearbox main shaft | OK | |
| Gearbox main shaft hub faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Clutch plate hub bushes faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 7 | FLYWHEEL CHECK Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating) | OK | |
| Flywheel damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 8 | CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | End of diagnosis |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Alfa Romeo 156 1997 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: Alfa Romeo 156 manual gearbox oil
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