Clutch slip / failure - friction plate

CLUTCH SLIP / FAILURE - FRICTION PLATE

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

All petrol and diesel derivatives

Date

1999-08-18

Reference

Bulletin 0003, CDS ref L8551bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

All petrol and diesel derivatives

PROBLEM:

CLUTCH SLIP / FAILURE - FRICTION PLATE The customer complains that the engine speed increases without a corresponding increase in vehicle speed. There may also be a complaint of an unpleasant smell entering the vehicle.

CAUSE:

Deterioration of the clutch plate friction material during arduous usage resulting in clutch slip.

ACTION:

Where a vehicle is used in arduous conditions and a customer complaint of clutch slip is confirmed, replace the clutch friction plate with the new ‘Heavy Duty’ plate now available in limited quantity from Land Rover Parts. For repair procedure, refer to Manual repair number 33.10.01 .

PARTS INFORMATION:

UQB100770L Clutch plate - heavy duty

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 3A2U Use S.R.O.: 33.10.01 Time allowance: Petrol derivatives 4.40Hrs Diesel derivatives 5.10Hrs

Bulletin N o : 0003 L8551bu 1 18.08.99