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308-00-7 General Information 308-00-7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAl LSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
PINPOINT TEST
B : CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
B1: TEST FOR CLUTCH SHUDDER
Start the engine.
Engage the clutch and select fourth gear.
Run the engine at approximately 2000 rpm.
A3: CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE PLATE
rn Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-
01 Clutch, Removal and lnstallation).
Is the clutch disc or pressure plate contamin-
ated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
-+ Yes
CHECK the engine and transaxle for leaks.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure
plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
A4: CHECK THE CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
rn Release the clutch slave cylinder bleed nipple.
Does the pedal return to the initial position?
--+ Yes
INSTALL a new clutch slave cylinder.
REFER to: Clutch Slave Cylinder (308-02
Clutch Controls, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
--+ No
INSTALL a new clutch master cylinder.
REFER to: Clutch Master Cylinder (308-02
Clutch Controls, Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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General Information
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
Release the clutch pedal slowly.
Does the clutch take up the drive smoothly?
-+ Yes
Clutch is OK.
-+ No
GO to
B2.
B2: CHECK THE CLUTCH DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE FOR OIL OR HYDRAULIC FLUID
CONTAMINATION
rn Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate (308-
01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate contamin-
ated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
-+ Yes
CHECK the engine and transaxle for leaks.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
GO to B3.
B3: CHECK THE CLUTCH
DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE
rn Visually check the clutch disc and pressure
plate.
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate worn or
damaged?
-+ Yes INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure
plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
CARRY OUT the flywheel clutch surface
inspection.
REFER to: Flywheel Inspection (303-00
Engine System
- General Information,
General Procedures).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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General Information
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST C : CLUTCH DRAG
TEST CONDITIONS
Cl: CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL
rn Bleed the clutch system.
REFER to: Clutch System Bleeding (308-00,
General Procedures).
Does the clutch properly disengage after
bleeding?
-, Yes
Clutch system is OK.
+ No
GO to C2.
C2: CHECK THE CLUTCH DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE FOR OIL OR HYDRAULIC FLUID
CONTAMINATION
rn Remove the clutch disc and pressure plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-
01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate contamin-
ated with oil or hydraulic fluid?
+ Yes
CHECK the engine and transaxle for leaks.
INSTALL new components as necessary.
TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to C3.
C3: CHECK THE CLUTCH DlSC AND PRESSURE PLATE
Visually check the clutch disc and pressure
plate.
Is the clutch disc and pressure plate worn or
damaged?
-, Yes
INSTALL a new clutch disc and pressure
plate.
REFER to: Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate
(308-01 Clutch, Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
-, No
GO to C4.
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308-00-1 0 General Information 308-00-1 0
DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
C4: CHECK THE INPUT SHAFT SPLINES
Check that the clutch disc slides freely on the
input shaft splines.
Does the clutch disc stick on the input shaft?
+ Yes
CHECK the clutch disc and input shaft splines
for damage. INSTALL new components as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
+ No
MEASURE the crankshaft end play.
REFER to: Crankshaft End Play (303-00
Engine System
- General Information,
General Procedures).
PINPOINT TEST D
: EXCESSIVE NOISE
TEST CONDITIONS
I Dl: STATIC CHECK I
Depress and release the clutch pedal.
Is the noise apparent when the clutch is oper-
ated?
+ Yes
LUBRICATE the clutch and brake pedal shaft.
TEST the system for normal operation.
I D2: DYNAMIC CHECK I
Start the engine.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Is the noise apparent when the clutch pedal is
depressed?
-+ Yes
REFER to: Engine (303-00 Engine System -
General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
-, No
INSTALL a new clutch slave cylinder and
release bearing assembly. REFER to:
Clutch Disc and Pressure Plate (308-01 Clutch,
Removal and Installation),
Clutch Slave Cylinder (308-02 Clutch Controls,
Removal and Installation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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308-00-1 1 General Information 308-00-1 I
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Gearshift Cable Adjustment(l6 51 3 0)
All vehicles
1. Select the 3rd gear.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to: Jacking
(1
00-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description
and Operation).
For additional information, refer to: Lifting
(1
00-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description
and Operation).
3. Remove the gearshift cables cover.
Vehicles built up to 0812003
4. Release the selector cable adjuster locking
insert (gearshift cable box shown removed
for clarity).
Press down the orange colored clip.
Vehicles built 0812003 onwards
5. Release the selector cable adjuster locking
insert (gearshift cable box shown removed
for clarity).
Pull out the orange colored clip.
All vehicles
6. N0TE:Make sure that the selector cable
adjuster locking insert returns to the locked
position.
Lock the selector cable adjuster.
Press down the clip on the adjuster.
7. Install the gearshift cables cover.
8. Lower the vehicle.
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308-00-1 2 General Information 308-00-1 2
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Clutch System Bleeding(l6 843 0)
Special Tool(s) 6. Fill the reservoir of the special tool with (,, .
I Hand Vacuum approximately 100 ml of new brake fluid.
7. N0TE:Make sure that the special tool
reservoir is positioned lower than the bleed
nipple.
Install the special tool.
Super DOT 4 Brake
1 Fluid
I
Materials
Name Specification
ESD-M6C57-A
A WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol
ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with
the eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling. If brake fluid contacts the eyes,
flush the eyes for 15 minutes with cold
running water. Get medical attention if
irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
8. Using the special tool, bleed the clutch
water and induce vomiting. Get medical system.
attention immediately. Failure to follow
Pump approximately 80 ml of brake fluid into
these instructions may result in personal the clutch svstem. (
injury. w
9. Close the bleed nipple. A CAUTI0N:Y brake fluid is spilt on the
paintwork, the affected area must be 10.
Remove the special tool.
immediately washed down with cold water.
11. Lower the vehicle, if necessary.
N0TE:lf proprietary brake bleeding equipment is
available, this can be used to bleed the clutch
system, following the method below. The maximum
pressure must not exceed
1.5 bar.
N0TE:The clutch control system is self-venting.
The components are arranged in such a way that
small amounts of air trapped in the system are
removed automatically during clutch operation.
12. In order to remove any small amounts of
trapped air remaining in the system,
operate the clutch pedal several times
(maximum five times), using the full clutch
pedal travel.
13. Check the fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir and top up to the MAX mark with
brake fluid if necessary.
1. Remove the air cleaner, if necessaryfor 14. Install the battery tray, if necessary.
additional information, refer to
Section
303-12 [Intake Air Distribution and 15.
Install the battery, if necessary. For
Filtering]. additional
information, refer to
Section 414-01 [Battery, Mounting and
2. Remove the battery, if necessary. For
Cablesl.
additional information, refer to
Section
414-01 [Battery, Mounting and . 16. Install the air cleaner, if necessary. For
Cables]. additional
information, refer to
Section 303-1
2 [Intake Air Distribution and - 3. Remove the battery tray, if necessary.
Filtering]. (' L 4. Drain the brake fluid reservoir.
17. Test the clutch control system for normal "I-
5. Raise and support the vehicle, if necessary. operation.
For additional information, refer to
Section 100-02 [Jacking and Lifting].
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308-00-1 3 General Information 308-00-1 3
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Start the engine, depress the clutch pedal,
wait two seconds, then carefully engage
reverse gear. If there are any abnormal
noises, or reverse gear is difficult to engage,
repeat the clutch system bleeding procedure.
18. Initialize the door window motors, if
necessary. For additional information, refer
to Section 501-11 [Glass, Frames and
Mechanisms].
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