TATA PUNCH-SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH AMT 6 IN THE VEHICLE THE COMPONENT CAUSES REMEDY 6. Vibrations through the Pedal When Starting to De-clutch Pedal vibration when starting to De-clutch. The fingers of diaphragm are out of line and show sign of damage. The gearbox input shaft has struck the fingers of the diaphragm on fitting. Carefully guide in the gearbox to avoid any knocks on fitting. 7. Metallic Sound with Pedal Fully Depressed Metallic sounding noise affected by engine speed with pedal fully depressed. Signs of rubbing on the diaphragm fingers, in the area of contact with the release bearing. Incorrect clutch adjustment excess travel. Systematically check the condition of cable linkage and automatic adjuster. Always refer to vehicle workshop manual for correct adjustment. 8. Noisy Clutch The clutch is noisy and the pedal cab be slack. A location lug on the release bearing has broken. A lug has broken. Another fault in the mechanical operation of the lug to break. For example, the fork is out of shape or wrongly positioned at the time of assembly. Check the fork and guide sleeve and replace if signs wear are present. Ensure components are lubricated. Carefully check at the clutch cable. 9. Permanent Loud Noise Permanent loud noise. The levers are badly damaged and the release bearing has seized. Incorrect clutch adjustment causing bearing failure. Regularly check the clutch adjustment. Always refer to manual for correct method of clutch adjustment. 10. Slipping and Juddering The clutch slips and eventually judders. The pressure plate burn marks. Driver resting foot on pedals. Incorrect clutch adjustment. Regularly check the clutch adjustment. Always refer to manual for correct method of clutch adjustment Educate the driver. 11. Juddering after changing the Clutch The clutch judders. Circular grooves can be seen on the friction material on the flywheel side. The clutch has been replaced when the flywheel has been previously scored. Systematically check the condition of the flywheel. Skim flywheel if necessary.