Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
01 General information02 Specifications03 Manufacturing data and tolerances04 Tightening torques05 Fluids and lubricants06 Maintenance07 Diagnostic checks08 Engine09 Clutch10 Gearbox and differential11 Axles and driveshafts12 Brakes13 Steering14 Suspension and wheels15 Heating, air conditioning and auxiliary units16 Electrical equipment17 Body fittings18 Body panels and frame19 Wiring diagrams and electrical functions20 Wiring harnesses21 Connectors and pin-outs22 Fault diagnosis23 Special tools
Fiat Multipla Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Clutch noisy

Make
Fiat
Model
Multipla Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Noisy / vibrations › Clutch noisy
Fault diagnosisClutch noisy

CLUTCH NOISY

When the clutch pedal is operated there is a noise (creaking)

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

With the engine idling and the gear lever in neutral, press the clutch pedal.

Then, with the engine running and the handbrake applied, engage first gear and release the clutch

The noise does not disappear:

Continue to Step 1

The noise disappears with the clutch pressedSee table S01
The noise disappears with the gear engagedSee table S40
1CLUTCH PEDAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the clutch pedal travel

Also check for excessive clearance of the pedal pin

Continue to Step 2Pedal travel not correctRestore the operation of the clutch pedal Op. 1820A14
2CLUTCH CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • clutch disc wear or "vitrification"
  • that there is no damaged to the flywheel flexible coupling springs
Continue to Step 3Clutch plate or pressure plate faultyReplace the clutch plate Op. 1810A20
Presence of oil or greaseAlso replace the gearbox input oil seal Op. 2110C22
Flywheel damagedReplace the flywheel Op. 1024B22
3CHECKING 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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