For 1990-2009 cars

Identify the condition and probable cause before attempting to repair the following components for any reason other than mechanical failure:

• | The clutch

• | The transaxle

• | Related linkages

The following shifting conditions reveal clutch and manual transaxle failures:

• | Excessive shifting effort

• | Gear clash

• | Gear grinding

If any of the above conditions exist, perform the following inspection and adjustment procedures before disassembling the clutch and/or transaxle for repairs:

• | Allow the engine to run at a normal idle under the following conditions:

• | The transaxle is in the NEUTRAL position.

• | The clutch is engaged.

• | Depress the clutch pedal in order to disengage the clutch.

• | Wait approximately nine seconds.

• | Shift the transaxle into the REVERSE position.

• | Inspect the clutch for engagement if a grinding noise exists.