3 Series E46 323Ci (M52TU) COUPE
f)
Engine and transmission
suspension defective.
g)
Clutch plate not an original-
equipment BMW part.
h)
Engine, speed characteristics
not O.K.
i)
Engine management not OK
(particularly on diesel engine).
a)
Replace clutch plate
Refer to 21 21 500.
b)
Replace clutch plate
Refer to 21 21 500.
c)
Check release lever.
d)
Replace clutch
Refer to 21 21 500.
e)
Check engine/transmission
contact face, adapter sleeves
and cover plate for damage.
f)
Replace engine and
transmission suspension.
g)
Install original-equipment BMW
part.
h)
Eliminate causes according to
engine test.
i)
Check engine control unit.
Clutch releases poorly
(Gear difficult to engage)
Refer to BMW Service
Information bulletin 23 01 96
(096).
Clutch does not separate
(Gear cannot be engaged)
a)
Lining of clutch plate broken.
b)
Lining rusted onto flywheel.
c)
Guide bearing for transmission
input shaft in crankshaft
defective.
d)
Leak in clutch hydraulic system.
e)
Tangential leaf springs of clutch
bent down.
f)
Release unit binds on guide
sleeve.
a)
Replace clutch plate
Refer to 21 21 500.
b)
Evenly sand flywheel with
sandpaper (120-180 grain) and
replace clutch plate.
c)
Replace guide bearing in
crankshaft.
d)
Replace faulty parts and bleed
clutch hydraulics
Refer to 21 00 006.
e)
Replace clutch
Refer to 21 21 500.
f)
Clean guide sleeve, remove
and install release unit
Refer to 21 51 500.
Fault
Cause
Remedy
Clutch noise
a)
Imbalance of clutch and clutch
plate too great.
a)
Replace clutch/clutch plate
RA Troubleshooting the clutch
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