For 1990-2009 cars

#### Clutch Will Not Disengage

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: When the pedal assembly is pressed to the floor, the shift lever does not move freely in and out of reverse gear.
1 | Check for a pedal restriction. Is the vehicle equipped with the aftermarket floor covering? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 3
2 | Remove the aftermarket floor covering. Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3
3 | Check the clutch system. Refer to Preliminary Checks . Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 4
4 | Inspect the clutch fork and the T-stud. Is the clutch fork properly installed? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5
5 | Repair the clutch fork and the T-stud. Refer to Clutch Fork Assembly Replacement . Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 6
6 | Check for air in the clutch hydraulic system. Is there air in the clutch hydraulic system? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8
7 | Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding . Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 8
8 | Check the master cylinder and actuator for worn seals. Are the seals worn? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10
9 | Repair the necessary components. Refer to Master Cylinder, Hydraulic Tube, and Actuator Cylinder Assembly or to Master Cylinder Description (5-Speed) or to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement . Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 10
10 | Inspect the clutch for a damaged or worn release bearing. Is the release bearing damaged or worn? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12
11 | Repair or replaced the release bearing. Refer to Clutch Fork Assembly Replacement . Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 12
12 | Check for a faulty driven plate. Is the driven plate faulty? | -- | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 14
13 | Replace the clutch disc plate. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement . Does the clutch work properly? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 14
14 | Inspect the driven plate hub at the transmission main drive gear splines. Does the driven plate hub bind on the transmission main drive gear splines? | -- | Go to Step 15 | --
15 | Replace the transmission main drive gear or the driven plate. Ensure that the disc plate runout is no greater than the amount given in the value column. For transmission main drive gear replacement refer to Transmission Removal or to Transmission Removal and to Transmission Disassemble or to Transmission Disassemble in Manual Transmission. For clutch driven plate replacement, refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Does the clutch work properly?

0.5 mm (0.020 in)

System OK

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