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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: When the pedal assembly is pressed to the floor, the shift lever does not move freely in and out of reverse gear.

1

Check for a pedal restriction.

Is the vehicle floor covering mispositioned?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Reposition the floor covering.

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Check for improper pedal travel.

Is the pedal bent?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the bent pedal. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

Go to Step 5

5

Check the clutch system. Refer to Preliminary Checks .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the clutch fork and ball stud.

Is the clutch fork and ball stud properly installed?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Repair the clutch fork and ball stud. Refer to Clutch Fork Assembly Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 8

8

Check for air in the clutch hydraulic system.

Is air in the clutch hydraulic system?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 10

10

Inspect the clutch actuator cylinder pushrod.

Is the clutch actuator cylinder pushrod improperly seated in the fork?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Seat the actuator cylinder pushrod properly. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 12

12

Inspect the clutch pilot bearing.

Is the pilot bearing faulty?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Replace the pilot bearing. Refer to Clutch Pilot Bearing Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 14

14

Inspect the clutch assembly for a damaged, binding, or worn release bearing.

Is the release bearing damaged, binding, or worn?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Repair or replace the release bearing. Refer to Release Bearing Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 16

16

Check for a faulty clutch disc.

Is the driven plate assembly faulty?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Replace the clutch driven plate assembly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step 18

18

Inspect the clutch disc hub at the transmission main drive gear splines.

Does the driven plate assembly hub bind on the transmission main drive gear splines?

--

Go to Step 19

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19

Important: The main drive gear must be replaced via the ZF6-speed manual transmission exchange program.

Replace the transmission main drive gear or the driven plate assembly. Ensure that the driven plate assembly runout is no greater than the amount given in the value column. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

0.5 mm (0.020 in)

System OK

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