Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 General data and specifications02 Engine (Twin Spark, JTD and V6)03 Clutch04 Gearbox (manual, Selespeed and Q-System)05 Front axle06 Brakes, ABS and traction control07 Steering08 Suspension and wheels09 Heating, air conditioning and washers10 Electrical equipment11 Body12 Body panels and reinforcement13 Wiring diagrams14 Connectors and pin-outs15 Wiring harnesses16 Fault diagnosis17 Special tools
Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

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
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
1CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK

Check the clutch pedal travel

OK

Move onto step 2

Pedal travel not correct

End of diagnosis

2FLUID LEAKS CHECK

Visually check for fluid leaks from the clutch pump and pipes

OK

Move onto step 3

Fault in the clutch operating circuit
  • Replace the components involved (see Assembly 1020B)

End of diagnosis

2FLUID LEAKS CHECK

Visually inspect for fluid leaks from the pump, the clutch pipes and the bell housing (clutch actuator area)

OK

Move onto step 3

Fault in the clutch operating circuit
  • Replace the components involved - Assy. 1820B.

End of diagnosis

3AIR PRESENCE CHECK

Check that there is no air inside the hydraulic circuit

OK

Move onto step 4

Presence of air in the system

End of diagnosis

4PUMP SEEPAGE CHECK

Press the clutch pedal slowly and, at the same time, check that there are no returns of fluid to the tank

OK

Move onto step 5

Seepage inside the clutch pump

End of diagnosis

5CLUTCH PLATE CHECK

Check:

  • clutch plate wear
  • that the clutch plate is not distorted
  • that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring
OK

Move onto step 6

Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty

End of diagnosis

6CHECK 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

Move onto step 7

Gearbox main shaft hub faulty
  • Replace the gearbox main shaft (see OVERHAULING GEARBOXES Assembly 2110B)

End of diagnosis

Clutch plate hub bushes faulty
  • Restore the correct lubrication for the bushes
  • If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20

End of diagnosis

7FLYWHEEL CHECK

Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating)

OK

Move onto step 8

Flywheel damaged

End of diagnosis

8CHECK CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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