GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION:Clutch driven plate wears rapidly.

1

Inspect the pressure plate assembly for scoring.

Is there scoring on the pressure plate assembly?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Grind or replace the pressure plate assembly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Does the clutch disc still wear quickly?

--

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect for weak pressure plate assembly springs.

Are the pressure plate assembly springs weak?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Rebuild or replace the pressure plate assembly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Does the clutch disc still wear quickly?

--

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Ride with the driver and observe his/her driving habits.m

Does the driver rest his/her left foot on the clutch pedal while driving?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Instruct the driver not to rest his/her foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

Does the driven plate still wear quickly?

--

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Ride with the driver and observe his/her driving habits.

Does the driver race the engine and slip the clutch excessively during starting?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Instruct the driver not to race the engine and slip the clutch excessively during starting.

Does the clutch still wear quickly?

--

Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Ride with the driver and observe his/her driving habits.

Does the driver hold the vehicle on hills by slipping the clutch?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Instruct the driver not to hold the vehicle on hills by slipping the clutch.

Does the clutch still wear rapidly?

--

--

System OK