CLUTCH CHATTER/SHUDDER ON LAUNCH (NEW PARTS AVAILABLE)

Subject: CLUTCH CHATTER/SHUDDER ON LAUNCH

Model and Year: 1988-91 C2, C3, K2, K3 TRUCKS WITH 4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND 7.4L ENGINE

Some 1988 - 91 C2, C3, K2 AND K3 trucks equipped with 7.4L engines with 4-speed manual transmissions may experience a condition of chatter or shudder on launch.

Revised clutch discs and matching pressure plates have been released for these vehicles and are available through GMSPO. The clutch discs feature a revised facing material which will provide smoother engagement and increased wear resistance. These revised discs can be identified by the name stamp Valeo while the previous discs were stamped Borg Warner. The pressure plates have been revised to work with the discs and must be replaced at the same time. The revised pressure plates will be marked with the name stamp Luk while the previous pressure plate may be marked with the name stamp Luk or Borg Warner.

The installation of these parts will provide significant improvement in the involved vehicles.

VEHICLES INVOLVED:

Some 1988-91 C2, C3, K2 AND K3 trucks equipped with 7.4L engines and 4-speed transmissions built prior to the following VIN breakpoints may exhibit the subject condition:

Plant Fort Wayne (Z) No Vehicles Involved Oshawa (1) M1185747 Pontiac (E) ME162285

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

The pressure plate and clutch disc should be replaced at the same time as the parts have been designed to work together. Refer to section 7C of the appropriate service manual for clutch disc and pressure plate replacement procedure.

IMPORTANT: Before removing the existing pressure plate, note the location of the paint dab on the pressure plate cover. This paint dab indicates the heavy side of the pressure plate assembly and is aligned with the light side of the engine at the assembly plant. The new pressure plate should be installed with paint dab in the same location to preserve the balance of the engine assembly.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

PRESSURE CLUTCH ENGINE TRANSMISSION PLATE P/N DISC P/N ------ ------------- --------- ---------- 7.4L 4-SPEED 15679571 15679572

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labor Operation: K0800

Use applicable labor time guide for labor hours.

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