GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Rapid or excessive wear of the clutch driven plate.

1

Inspect the clutch pressure plate diaphragm spring.

Is the diaphragm spring weak?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Replace the clutch pressure plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure Plate and Clutch Driven Plate .

Does the clutch still slip?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the engine flywheel and/or clutch pressure plate.

Is the engine flywheel and/or pressure plate scored?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Check the engine flywheel and/or pressure plate for scoring.

Is the scoring superficial?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Grind the engine flywheel and/or pressure plate.

Does the clutch still slip?

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System OK

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6

Replace the engine flywheel and or pressure plate. Refer to

    •  Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
    •  Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.

Does the clutch still slip?

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System OK

7

Discuss with vehicle owner possibility of improper driving habits such as:

    • Riding the clutch.
    • Racing the engine and slipping the clutch excessively during hard starting.
    • Holding the vehicle in position on inclines by slipping the clutch.

Was there discussion with vehicle owner?

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System OK

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