GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars

Identify the concern or the probable cause of the clutch, transaxle or related components before making any repairs. The following shifting conditions reveal clutch and manual transaxle concerns:

    • High shift effort
    • Gear clash
    • Gear grinding

Do a thorough analysis of these conditions should any problem occur. Refer to specific clutch diagnosis procedures in order to properly diagnose clutch concerns.