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EI08046 - Manual Transmission Grinds in Either Third or Fourth Gear When Clutch is Fully Disengaged (Replace 3rd and 4th Gear Blocker Rings - New Parts Available)

Subject:EI08046 - Manual Transmission Grinds in Either Third or Fourth Gear When Clutch is Fully Disengaged (Replace 3rd and 4th Gear Blocker Rings -- New Parts Available)

Models:2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR
2008 Pontiac G5
with Manual Transmission (RPO M86)



This bulletin is being issued to provide new part information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-07-29-001A (Section 07- Transmissions)


Condition

Some customers may comment on a grinding noise in third or fourth gear when the clutch is fully disengaged.

Cause

Based on feedback provided by dealer technicians, engineering was able to determine the manual transmission grinding in 3rd or 4th gear. It is possible to correct the condition by replacing the 3rd and 4th gear blocker rings.

Correction

New parts are now available. Replace the 3rd and 4th gear blocker rings.

Parts Information

Parts

Description

Quantity

19207672

Ring, Blocker

2

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

K3161

Synchronizers - 3rd-4th -- Remove & Replace or Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time