GM Service Manual Online
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 equipped with the aftermarket floor covering?

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Go to Step  2

Go to Step  3

2

Remove the aftermarket floor covering.

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  3

3

Check the clutch system.

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  4

4

Check for loose clutch cover to flywheel bolts.

Are the clutch bolts loose?

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Go to Step  5

Go to Step  6

5

Tighten the clutch cover to flywheel bolts to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  6

6

Check the clutch spin down time. Refer to Clutch Spin Down Time .

Is the spin down time OK?

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System OK

Go to Step  7

7

Check for air in the clutch hydraulic system.

Is there air in the clutch hydraulic system?

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Go to Step  8

Go to Step  9

8

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

Does the clutch work properly?

--

System OK

Go to Step  9

9

Ensure that the clutch disc is not warped or bent.

Is the clutch disc warped or bent?

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Go to Step  10

Go to Step  11

10

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

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  11

11

Check the master cylinder and actuator for worn seals.

Are the seals worn?

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Go to Step  12

Go to Step  13

12

Repair the necessary components.

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  13

13

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

Is the release bearing damaged or worn?

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Go to Step  14

Go to Step  15

14

Repair or replace the release bearing.

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  15

15

Check for a faulty clutch disc.

Is the clutch disc faulty?

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Go to Step  16

Go to Step  17

16

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

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

Go to Step  17

17

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

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

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Go to Step  18

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18

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

Does the clutch work properly?

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System OK

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