For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION:The clutch grabs or chatters during engagement.
1 | Inspect the engine mounting fasteners. Are the engine mounting fasteners loose or tightened out of sequence? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Tighten the engine mounting fasteners to the specified torque. Refer to one of the following procedures:

• | Fastener Tightening Specifications in Engine Mechanical - 2.4L

• | Fastener Tightening Specifications in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L

Does the clutch still grab?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3 | Check for a damaged engine mount. Is the engine mount damaged? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 | Replace the engine mount. Refer to one of the following procedures:

• | Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.4L

• | Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L

Does the clutch still grab?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

5 | Check the clutch disc plate for burned or smeared resin. Is there burned or smeared resin on the disc plate? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | If the burns or smears are superficial, clean or sand off the excess resin. If the disc plate is burned or has heat checked parts, then replace the disc plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch still grab? | -- | Go to Step 7 | System OK
7 | Check for a warped clutch disc plate. Is the disc plate warped? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Replace the clutch disc plate. Ensure that runout does not exceed the amount given in the value column. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch still grab? | 1.25 mm (0.05 in) | Go to Step 9 | System OK
9 | Check for oil on the clutch disc plate facing or a burned or glazed facing. Is there oil on the clutch disc plate facing or a burned or glazed facing? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 11
10 | Install a new clutch disc plate and correct the leak at the source. Refer to Engine Mechanical and to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch still grab? | -- | Go to Step 11 | System OK
11 | Check for worn splines on the transmission main drive gear. Are there worn splines on the transmission main drive gear? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13
12 | Replace the transmission main drive gear. Refer to Manual Transmission Unit Repair. Does the clutch still grab? | -- | Go to Step 13 | System OK
13 | Inspect the release bearing at the transmission main drive gear. Is the release bearing binding on the retaining tube on the transmission main drive gear? | -- | Go to Step 14 | --
14 | Replace the necessary components. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch still grab? | -- | -- | System OK