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Servicing Solutions: In the Clutch…Servicing Dual-Mass Flywheels

A dual-mass flywheel is essentially two flywheels in one that provides some spring cushioning to dampen torsional crankshaft vibrations and shock loading when the clutch is engaged. Think of it as a flywheel with some “give.” The two-piece assembly has a front “primary” flywheel and a rear “secondary” flywheel. The primary flywheel bolts to the

Mercedes-Benz Tech Tip: A/C Compressor Clutch Won’t Engage

Some owners of 1997 Mercedes-Benz E320 3.2L vehicles may complain that the EC light on the climate control push-button panel is continuously lit. This light is on because the A/C compressor clutch won’t engage. To correct this problem, refer to the following service procedure.

Volkswagen Tech Tip: Clutch Pedal Does Not Fully Return/Cruise Control Inoperative

On some VWs, the clutch pedal does not fully return to a stop and the cruise control (if equipped) will not function. The problem may be caused by the clutch pedal over the center spring dropping out of position.

Tech Tip: Toyota Avalon’s Clutch Won’t Engage

If the A/C clutch on a 1995-’99 Toyota Avalon 3.0L won’t engage and the A/C switch light is flashing, the A/C amplifier senses a difference in engine speed and A/C compressor speed because of a fault in the system. This causes the amplifier to shut off the compressor and flashes the A/C light.

Selling Services: Providing Manual Transmission Clutch Replacement Service

Because a good “stick shift” driver can always squeeze a few more miles per gallon out of a manual transmission or otherwise out-perform their automatic transmission counterparts, it’s no wonder that clutch replacements continue to be a good business for repair shops. In most cases, a routine clutch replacement requires very little in special tooling

Volkswagen Tech Tip: Clutch Pedal Does Not Fully Return/Cruise Control Inoperative

On some VWs, the clutch pedal does not fully return to a stop and the cruise control (if equipped) will not function. The problem may be caused by the clutch pedal over the center spring dropping out of position.

Tech Tip: Clutch Replacements – Don’t Turn Them Away

Clutch replacement does not have the prestige of driveability diagnostics, but at times, it pays better. Some shops turn away clutch replacements in fear of comebacks and lost productivity. But, clutch replacement offers the shop opportunities to sell additional services that might slip past the bottom line.

Dual Mass Flywheel/Clutch Replacement Options

Dual-mass flywheels are a unique kind of flywheel that have been used on a variety of pickup truck and passenger car applications since the late 1980s. You’ll find them on 1987 Ford F-Series 6.9L diesels, 1987-98 Ford F-Series 7.3L diesels, 1992-1996 Chevy/GMC 6.5L diesel trucks and 1992-02 Chevy/GMC 8.5L diesel trucks. Dual-mass flywheels have also

4WD Clutch Replacement

Here in the upper part of the West Coast, four-wheeling is a very large part of outdoor recreation. Vehicles of all kinds are taken to the forests and mountains every weekend. There are miles and miles of off-road trails, and organized clubs are available for every make, model and size of 4WD vehicle. Toyota trucks

Tech Tip: Servicing Clutch Slave Cylinders

Clutch slave cylinders located inside the bell housing require special handling to guarantee proper operation. Some designs feature plastic straps to hold the hydraulic piston in place during installation. Don’t remove them; they break free when the clutch pedal is actuated.