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Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2001 🢒 Yukon - 2WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Pedal Sticks or Binds

Diagnostic Aids

When the clutch pedal sticks or binds during clutch pedal travel there might be faulty bushings or a worn or damaged release bearing can be the cause for the clutch pedal to bind or stick during clutch pedal travel.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step explains there parts and the operation of the clutch system.

    2.

  2. This step checks for worn bushings.

    3.

  3. This step checks for a faulty release bearing.

Step

Action

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The clutch pedal sticks or binds during clutch pedal travel.

1

Did you review the clutch symptom operations and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Clutch

2

Inspect the clutch pedal bushings for wear.

Are the clutch pedal bushings worn?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Repair the clutch pedal assembly. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement

Does the clutch work properly?

System OK

Go to Step 4

4
  1. Remove the transmission. Refer to the following:
    2. •  Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission NV-3500
    •  Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission NV-4500
    •  Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission ZFS6-650
  2. Inspect the clutch release bearing.

Is the release bearing faulty?

Go to Step 5

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5

Replace the clutch release bearing. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

Did you find and repair the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Diagnostic Aids

6
  1. Install the transmission. Refer to the following:
    2. •  Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission NV-3500
    •  Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission NV-4500
    •  Transmission Replacement in Manual Transmission ZFS6-650
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 1