Difficult gear engagement - clutch pedal

DIFFICULT GEAR ENGAGEMENT - CLUTCH PEDAL

Model

Freelander

Affected vehicles

Right hand drive vehicles only, in VIN ranges: WA 600000 to YA 699999 YA 500000 to YA 530000

Date

2000-05-17

Reference

Bulletin 0004, CDS ref L8585bu

Bulletin text

Freelander

AFFECTED RANGE:

Right hand drive vehicles only, in VIN ranges:

PROBLEM:

DIFFICULT GEAR ENGAGEMENT - CLUTCH PEDAL The customer complains of difficulty in engaging gears, particularly when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. at traffic lights.

CAUSE:

Insufficient travel in the clutch release mechanism to permit full disengagement of the clutch.

ACTION:

Where the customer complaint is confirmed, carry out the following checks to determine the appropriate corrective action. Do not condemn the gearbox for this condition without confirmation that all aspects of clutch operation are satisfactory, as detailed below. Inspect the clutch hydraulic • system for evidence of leakage. Pay particular attention to the rear of the master cylinder from inside the vehicle. If any leakage is identified, rectify as appropriate. If no leaks are evident, • measure the clutch pedal height using the following procedure to confirm that sufficient pedal travel is available to ensure full disengagement. 1. Place a rule or similar straight edge on the centre of the brake pedal pad, (‘A’ in illustration). Ensure that the rule extends across the clutch pedal pad as shown.

Bulletin N o : 0004 L8585bu 1 17.05.2000

WA 600000 to YA 699999 YA 500000 to YA 530000

2. With a second rule positioned at right angles to the clutch pedal pad, measure the distance from the underside of the first rule to the surface of the clutch pedal pad. The maximum acceptable distance is 20mm, (see inset in illustration).

3. If the measurement exceeds 20mm, fit new clutch pedal assembly part number SUB100240.

PARTS INFORMATION:

SUB100240 Pedal assembly - clutch

WARRANTY CLAIMS: Use Complaint Code: 3B6P Use S.R.O.: 33.30.02 Time allowance: All derivatives 1.90Hrs Should it be necessary to carry out any repairs to the clutch hydraulic system, claim in the usual way, referring to the Repair Operation Times Manual for the relevant SRO details.