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 | ||||
| 1 | CLUTCH PEDAL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check the clutch pedal travel | Continue to Step 2 | Pedal travel not correct | Restore the operation of the clutch pedal Op. 1820A14 | |
| 2 | CLUTCH PLATE CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Check:
| Continue to Step 3 | Clutch plate or pressure plate faulty | Replace the clutch disc or pressure plate Op. 1810A20 | |
| 3 | CHECK SPLINED HUB | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check for the presence of dirt, rust or dents in the splined part of the clutch disc hub and on the gearbox main shaft | Continue to Step 4 | Gearbox main shaft hub faulty | Replace 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 | |||
| 4 | FLYWHEEL CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check the condition of the flywheel (in particular, the condition of the surface and that there are no signs of overheating) | Continue to Step 5 | Flywheel damaged | Replace the flywheel Op. 1024B22 | |
| 5 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | |
Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Multipla
- PARTClutch kitSearch: Fiat Multipla 1998 clutch kit
- TOOLClutch alignment toolSearch: clutch alignment tool
- FLUIDGear oilSearch: Fiat Multipla manual gearbox oil
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