E02 Clutch slips
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Clutch › E02 Clutch slips
E02 Clutch slips
During acceleration, a consistent increase in the engine speed is noticed without a corresponding increase in the speed of the vehicle
This symptom can be easily checked by pressing the clutch pedal and engaging 4th speed; when accelerating and gradually releasing the clutch pedal, the vehicle does not move and the engine does not cut out
| 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 check for fluid leaks from the clutch pump and pipes and the gearbox bell housing (clutch actuator area) | OK | |
| Fault in the clutch operating circuit |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CLUTCH OPERATION CHECK Check:
| OK | |
| Clutch operating cylinder faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Clutch pump faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CLUTCH OPERATION CHECK Check the condition of the clutch actuator, inside the gearbox bell housing. | OK | |
| Clutch actuator fault or oil leak |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | CLUTCH PLATE CHECK Check:
| OK | |
| Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Presence of oil or grease |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | 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 | ||
| Clutch plate hub bushes faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | FLYWHEEL CHECK Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating, irregular wear, incisions or the removal of material) | OK | |
| Flywheel damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 7 | 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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