For 1990-2009 cars

### Strategy Based Diagnostics

Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Clutch System Description and Operation.

### Visual/Physical Inspection

• | Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

• | Inspect the clutch reservoir for the correct fluid level.

• | Inspect the hydraulic clutch lines for dents, kinks, or other obvious damage that may affect the clutch system operations.

• | Inspect the clutch system for contamination of dirt, oil, or other substances that may affect the clutch system operations.

• | Inspect for aftermarket parts.

### Intermittent

Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in order to verify the system is operating properly.

### Symptom List

Note: Due to the variety of clutch options, there may be components in the mechanical diagnostic tables that are not on a particular vehicle.

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

• | Clutch Drag Hard Shifting

• | Clutch Slipping

• | Clutch Grabbing

• | Clutch Rattle

• | Clutch Noisy

• | Clutch Pedal Spongy Low Pedal Effort

• | Clutch Pedal Hard to Push

• | Clutch Vibration