For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION:The clutch engages but slips while driving the vehicle.
1 | Check the clutch disc assembly in order to ensure that it is properly seated in. Is the disc assembly properly seated in? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 2
2 | Make 30 to 40 normal starts. Do not over heat. Does the clutch still slip? | -- | Go to Step 3 | System OK
3 | Check the clutch disc to see if it is oil soaked. Is the disc plate oil soaked? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5
4 |

1. Correct the leak at the source. Refer to one of the following procedures:

• | Oil Leak Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical - 2.4L

• | Oil Leak Diagnosis in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L

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

Does the clutch still slip?

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Go to Step 5

System OK

5 | Check the clutch disc for a worn facing or if the facing is torn from the disc plate assembly. Is the facing worn or torn from the disc plate? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7
6 | Replace the clutch disc plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch still slip? | -- | Go to Step 7 | System OK
7 | Check for a warped clutch cover on the clutch disc or a weak diaphragm spring. Is the disc plate warped or the diaphragm spring weak? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9
8 | Replace the clutch cover on the disc plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch still slip? | -- | Go to Step 9 | System OK
9 | Check in order to ensure that the clutch disc plate is not over heated. Is the disc plate over heated? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
10 | Allow the clutch disc to cool. Does the clutch still slip? | -- | -- | System OK