Ford 2002 Bantam - Clutch Chatter or Shudder

308-00-9 Manual Transaxle and Clutch — General Information 308-00-9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (CONTINUED)
E6760 EN 07/2001 2002 Bantam
PINPOINT TEST B: CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER
CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS
B1: CHECK FOR CLUTCH CHATTER OR SHUDDER
1.
2 Start the engine and engage first gear.
3 Run the engine at between 1200 rev/min and
1500 rpm.
4 Release the clutch pedal slowly.
• Does the vehicle jerk when it starts off?
 Yes
GO TO B2
 No
Clutch OK.
B2: CHECK THE ENGINE/TRANSAXLE ISOLATOR, ROLL RESISTOR
1 Check the engine/transaxle mountings isolator,
roll resistor for damage or loose bolts.
• Are the engine/transaxle isolator, roll restrictor
loose or damaged?
 Yes
Tighten bolts or install new ones as
necessary. TEST the system for normal
operation.
 No
GO TO B3
B3: CHECK THE CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
1 Remove the clutch pressure plate.
- REFER to Section 308-01.
• Does the clutch pressure plate have signs of
wear or damage?
 Yes
Install a new clutch pressure plate.
 No
GO TO B4
B4: CHECK THE CLUTCH DISC
1 Visually check the clutch disc.
• Is the clutch friction disk oil-fouled or does it
have burn marks?
 Yes
Install a new clutch friction disk. TEST the
system for normal operation.
 No
Check the flywheel.
Refer flywheel in this
section.