Pulsating feel to clutch pedal - release bearing

PULSATING FEEL TO CLUTCH PEDAL - RELEASE BEARING

Model

Defender Discovery

Affected vehicles

Vehicles with 300 TDi diesel engines prior to the following VINs: Defender - WA 139215 Discovery - WA 767377

Date

1998-03-18

Reference

Bulletin 0002, CDS ref L8415bu

Bulletin text

Defender Discovery

AFFECTED RANGE:

Vehicles with 300 TDi diesel engines prior to the following VINs:

Defender - WA 139215 Discovery - WA 767377

PROBLEM:

PULSATING FEEL TO CLUTCH PEDAL - RELEASE BEARING

May be described as poor clutch pedal feel on depression, pulsating pedal, noise from pedal or noise from bulkhead area.

CAUSE:

Excessive run-out between clutch release bearing and clutch cover.

ACTION:

Replace clutch release bearing and clutch cover for modified self centering parts. Fit pressure plate URB100760 and release bearing FTC5200.

Refer to Workshop Manual Repair Sections 33.10.01 - Clutch Assembly and 33.10.07 Release Bearing Assembly, for information on replacement.

Inspect clutch driven plate on removal, if no excess wear is visible, part may be reused.

PARTS INFORMATION:

URB 100760 - Clutch cover assembly FTC 5200 - Clutch release bearing

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 3A3W

Use S.R.O.: 33.10.07 Time allowance: 6.15 Hrs - Defender Time allowance: 4.55 Hrs - Discovery

Bulletin N o : 0002 L8415bu 1 18.03.98