Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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DEFINITION: The clutch grabs or chatters during engagement. | ||||||||
1 | Inspect the engine mount fasteners. Are the engine mount fasteners loose? | -- | ||||||
2 | Tighten the engine mount fasteners to the specified torque. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L or Fastener Tightening Specifications in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L. Does the clutch still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||
3 | Check for a damaged engine mount. Is the engine mount damaged? | -- | ||||||
4 | Replace the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L or Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L. Does the clutch still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||
5 | Check the pressure plate for burned or smeared resin. Is there burned or smeared resin on the pressure plate? | -- | ||||||
6 |
Does the clutch still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||
7 | Check for a warped pressure plate. Is the pressure plate warped? | -- | ||||||
8 | Replace the pressure plate. Ensure that the runout does not exceed the amount given in the value column. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate . Does the clutch still grab? | 1.25 mm (0.050 in) | System OK | |||||
9 | Check for oil on the clutch pressure plate facing or a burned or glazed facing. Is there oil on the clutch pressure plate facing or a burned or glazed face? | -- | ||||||
10 |
Does the clutch still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||
11 | Check for worn splines on the transmission main drive gear. Are there worn splines on the transmission main drive gear? | -- | ||||||
12 | Replace the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - M49 or Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission - MM6. Does the clutch still grab? | -- | System OK | |||||
13 | Inspect the release bearing at the transmission main drive gear. Is the release bearing binding on the retaining tube on the transmission main drive gear? | -- | -- | |||||
14 | Replace the release bearing. Refer to Release Bearing Replacement . Does the clutch still grab? | -- | -- | System OK | ||||
