Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
- 5: This step inspects the driveline components that may be the cause of the clunk noise. The noise may resonate to the transmission.
Transmission Clunk on Acceleration or Deceleration
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: A clunk is heard and/or felt on acceleration or deceleration. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the Symptoms - Manual Transmission and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Manual Transmission |
| 2 | Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or damaged. Refer to Engine Mount Inspection
in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L. Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the transmission mounts for being loose or damaged. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement
in Rear Drive Axle. Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the transmission to engine fasteners for being loose or missing. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the driveline for causing the clunk. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Propeller Shaft
in Propeller Shaft. Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 |
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Go to Step 7 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
| 7 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 1 |