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For 1990-2009 cars only

Cause

Action

DEFINITION: Vibration from the clutch components during disengagement or engagement.

Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.

Excessive driveline torsional activity

Review the Vibration Analysis - Driveline in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.

Clutch incorrectly installed

Remove the clutch and install it correctly. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Transmission input splines worn or damaged

  1. Inspect the clutch disc to input splines for wear or damage.
  2. Replace the input shaft if the splines are excessively worn. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble use for the Getrag 5 Speed Transmission or Transmission Disassemble use for the MU3 Transaxle.

Clutch disc facings damaged

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

Flywheel housing to clutch housing excessively misaligned

Replace the faulty clutch housing or transmission front case. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble use for the Getrag 5 Speed Transmission or Transmission Disassemble use for the MU3 Transaxle.

Clutch out of balance

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