Clutch pedal hardening
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Clutch › Clutch pedal hardening
CLUTCH PEDAL HARDENING
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Press the clutch pedal and check whether there is excessive resistance Since the symptom is ''subjective'', make sure that there really is hardening compared with the previous condition which was considered ''normal'', or compared with similar cars | Continue to Step 1 | There is no resistance | ||
| 1 | CHECK ON CLUTCH LEVER TRAVEL | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check, in the engine compartment, that when the clutch pedal is pressed, the clutch control lever on the gearbox carries out its correct travel. | Continue to Step 3 | Incomplete travel of clutch lever on gearbox | Continue to Step 2 | |
| 2 | CHECK ON CLUTCH PEDAL | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| After disconnecting the clutch pedal from the transmission, check that it travels freely without tight spots or stiffness | Continue to Step 3 | Play or stiffness on clutch pedal | Replace the pedal Op. | |
| 3 | CHECK ON CLUTCH RELEASE LEVER AND BEARING (WITH GEARBOX REMOVED) | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| After removing the gearbox, check that the lever is not stiff (because of dirty or insufficient lubrication) and that the clutch release bearing runs freely in its seating and shows no signs of damage | Continue to Step 4 | The presence of dirt or wear because of insufficient lubrication will not allow the clutch release bearing to slide properly | Replace the faulty or damaged parts | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visual check on the condition of the clutch assembly, on which there should be no breaks (pressure plate) and/or obvious damage (driven plate) Measurements using the gauge as per manual | Continue to Step 5 | Obvious damage of clutch disc and/or breakage of pressure plate | Replace the assembly Op. | |
| 5 | CHECK ON SPLINED CLUTCH HUB | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check, in order:
| Continue to Step 6 | Main shaft damaged, hub worn, excessive grease on bushes | Replace hub and/or main shaft | |
| 6 | FLYWHEEL CONDITION CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check the condition of the flywheel. In particular, check:
| Continue to Step 7 | Flywheel damaged | Replace the flywheel Op. Op. 1024B10 ENGINE FLYWHEEL - R + R FOR VERSIONS WITH MANUAL GEARBOX | |
| 7 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | |||
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Alfa Romeo GT 2003 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: Alfa Romeo GT manual gearbox oil
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