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Clutch Rattle

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Clutch Rattle

Cause Action
DEFINITION: A rattle noise coming from the clutch components with the clutch disengaged or engaged.
Review the Symptoms - Clutch  and perform the necessary inspections.
Idle rattle clutch engaged Replace the clutch disc, due to faulty damper springs. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS)  and/or Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS-V) .
Clutch is improperly installed Remove the clutch and install it correctly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS)  and/or Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS-V) .
Clutch disc damper worn or damaged
  1. Inspect the clutch disc for a broken or worn damper.
  2. Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS)  and/or Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS-V) .
Clutch disc splines and input shaft splines worn
  1. Inspect the clutch disc hub to input shaft splines for excessive clearance.
  2. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch splines are worn. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS)  and/or Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS-V) .
  3. Replace the input shaft. Refer to Transmission Disassemble in Manual Transmission - M35 Unit Repair or Transmission Disassemble (Y Car) Transmission Disassemble (CTSV) Transmission Disassemble (GTO) in Manual Transmission - Tremec 6-Speed Unit Repair.