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E03 Clutch vibrates or jerks

DiagnosisE03 Clutch vibrates or jerks

Jerks are felt when the clutch pedal is released. The car does not start smoothly. It jerks and vibrates.

Step	Validity	Operation to be performed	Test results
Step	Validity	Operation to be performed	OK	⚠	🔧
1		CHECK CLUTCH PEDAL Check clutch pedal stroke	All OK Go to Step 2	Problems found Incorrect pedal stroke	Intervention Restore clutch pedal operation PROCEDURE OP. 3330B
2		CHECK CLUTCH PLATE Check: – damaged or worn clutch plate – damage to pressure plate diaphragm spring -- damage to spring drive springs	All OK Go to Step 3	Problems found Faulty clutch plate or pressure plate	Intervention Replace clutch plate PROCEDURE OP. 1810A20 If oil or grease is found, also replace gearbox intake oil seal PROCEDURE OP. 2110C20
3		CHECK GROOVED HUB Check for excess of grease on clutch plate hub and gearbox primary shaft bushes	All OK Go to Step 4	Problems found Faulty gearbox primary shaft hub	Intervention Restore correct bush lubrication If required, replace clutch plate PROCEDURE OP. 1810A20 or gearbox primary shaft PROCEDURE OP. 2110B32
4		CHECK FLYWHEEL Check the flywheel is intact (in particular, check surface conditions and that there are no signs of overheating, irregular wear, nicks or material removal	All OK Go to Step 5	Problems found Damaged flywheel	Intervention Replace flywheel PROCEDURE OP. 1024B22
5		CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check the fault is no longer present	All OK End of test	Problems found --	Intervention --

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