GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars

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

    • High shift effort
    • Gear clash
    • Gear grinding

Perform a thorough analysis of these conditions if any problem occurs. Refer to the appropriate Clutch Diagnosis Chart in order to properly diagnose clutch concerns.