DEFINITION: The clutch grabs, or chatters, or the clutch is unable to release without the vehicle jerking. An abrupt engagement of the clutch.

Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.

Grease or oil contamination on the clutch facings

1. Repair the cause of the oil leak or grease contamination.
2. Clean the clutch facings.
3. Replace the clutch components if they will not clean. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Loose or faulty engine mounts

1. Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or faulty. Refer to Engine Mount Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L.
2. Repair or replace the engine mounts as required. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L.

Clutch pedal sticking

1. Inspect the clutch pedal for correct operation.
2. Replace the clutch pedal if it is faulty. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .

Clutch actuator binding

1. Inspect the clutch actuator for the piston seals binding or sticking on the hub.
2. Replace the clutch actuator if it is binding. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

Clutch master cylinder binding

1. Inspect the clutch master cylinder for the piston binding or sticking in the cylinder.
2. Replace the master cylinder if it is faulty. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

Clutch cover warped

1. Inspect the clutch cover for distortion caused by improperly tightening the clutch cover bolts.
2. Replace the clutch cover if it is distorted. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Improper clutch installation

1. Inspect the pressure plate for distortion caused by improperly tightening the pressure plate bolts.
2. Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub caused by forcing the installation of the transmission.
3. Inspect for the correct clutch disc.
4. Inspect the clutch disc for being installed backwards.
5. Replace the clutch assembly if it is damaged or the wrong components were installed. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Clutch disc binding on the input shaft

1. Inspect the input shaft for rust dirt or debris.
2. Clean the input shaft and lubricate with high temperature grease P/N 21005995 or equivalent.
3. Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub.
4. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch disc is faulty. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
5. Inspect the input shaft for excessive wear on the splines, causing the clutch disc to bind.
6. Replace the transmission input shaft if it is worn. Refer to Transmission Case Disassemble in Manual Transmission - M86 Getrag.

Clutch pressure plate damaged

1. Inspect the pressure plate for bent drive straps caused by improper vehicle use.
2. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch pressure plate is damaged. Inform the customer. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Flywheel improperly machined

1. Inspect the flywheel for being machined, and causing interference with the clutch disc.
2. Replace the flywheel if it has been machined. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L.

Flywheel uneven

1. Inspect the flywheel surface for being warped or uneven.
2. Replace the flywheel if it is faulty. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L.

Clutch disc damper failure

1. Inspect the clutch disc.
2. Replace the clutch assembly if necessary. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Clutch pressure plate assembly or flywheel warped, faulty or damaged

1. Inspect all components.
2. Replace components as necessary.

Clutch facing burnt or glazed

Replace the clutch disc. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Clutch pressure plate assembly to flywheel bolts loose

1. Inspect the clutch disc.
2. Replace the clutch disc if necessary.
3. Tighten the bolts to specification. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Input shaft splines worn or damaged

1. Inspect the input shaft.
2. Replace the input shaft if necessary.

Clutch release bearing binding

1. Inspect the clutch actuator cylinder release bearing.
2. Replace the clutch actuator cylinder if necessary. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .