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Fiat Multipla Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Clutch not releasing correctly

Make
Fiat
Model
Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Clutch › Clutch not releasing correctly
Fault diagnosisClutch not releasing correctly

CLUTCH NOT RELEASING CORRECTLY

There is sticking or noise ("scraping") during low gear changes or when engaging reverse gear

Results of the tests
1CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the clutch pedal travelContinue to Step 2Pedal travel not correctRestore the operation of the clutch pedal Op. 1820A14
2CLUTCH PLATE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • clutch plate wear
  • that the clutch plate is not distorted
  • that there is no damage to the pressure plate diaphragm spring
Continue to Step 3Clutch plate or pressure plate faultyReplace the clutch disc or pressure plate Op. 1810A20
3CHECK SPLINED HUBAll OKProblems metOperation
Check for the presence of dirt, rust or dents in the splined part of the clutch disc hub and on the gearbox main shaftContinue to Step 4Gearbox main shaft hub faultyReplace the gearbox main shaft (see Assembly 2110B)
Clutch plate hub bushes faulty

Restore the correct lubrication for the bushes

If necessary, replace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20

4FLYWHEEL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating)Continue to Step 5Flywheel damagedReplace the flywheel Op. 1024B22
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla

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