Trouble Shooting » Flywheel » Slipping

Thermal Loading

Indicator:

Clutch Slipping

Cause:

1. Overloading the clutch causing excessive thermal loading
2. Overloading the vehicle causing excessive heat transfer
3. Driver error

Effect:

Premature clutch wear/poor clutch performance

Action:

1. Replace/machine flywheel (Dual Mass Flywheels cannot be machined)
2. Driver education

 

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Dual Mass Flywheel Slipping

Indicator:

Clutch Slip/No drive

Cause:

1. Dual Mass Flywheel exceeds manufacturer’s specifications
2. Dual Mass arc springs have failed

Effect:

The Dual Mass secondary surface (disc operating surface) spins on the primary (mounting) surface.

Action:

1. Replace Dual Mass Flywheel

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