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Clutch slipping

Fault diagnosisClutch slipping

CLUTCH SLIPPING

2.0 TB, 2.4 20V, 2.4 JTD 10V, 2.4 JTD 20V

During acceleration there is a consisten increase in the engine revs without a corresponding increase in speed

STEP	OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT	TEST RESULTS
0	PRELIMINARY CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	With the engine running, press the clutch pedal and engage 4th gear. Accelerate and gradually release the clutch pedal, checking that the engine revs not increase during this manoeuvre whilst the vehicle remains stationary.	Move on to Step	The vehicle does not move and the engine revs increase	Move on to Step
1	CLUTCH - FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the following, in order: clucth plate wear clutch plate fouling no distortion of the clutch plate condition of the diaphragm spring condition of the flywheel (in particular the state of the surface, uneven wear, signs of overheating)	Move on to Step	1. Disc worn	1. Replace the assembly See in Op. 1810A20 CLUTCH - R.R.
			2. Disc fouled with oil or grease	2. Replace the clutch plate, clean the assembly, eliminate the oil leaks See in Op. 1810A24 CLUTCH - R.R. with gearbox removed
			3. Disc distorted	3. Replace the assembly See in Op. 1810A24 CLUTCH - R.R. with gearbox removed
			4. Spring broken	4. Replace the assembly See in Op. 1810A24 CLUTCH - R.R. with gearbox removed
			5. Flywheel scored, worn or overheated	5. Replace the flywheel See in Op. 1024B22 ENGINE FLYWHEEL - R.R. with clutch removed for versions with manual gearbox
2	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the fault is no longer present

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