Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 transaxle.
| 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
. Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the transaxle mounts for being loose or damaged. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement , Transmission Rear Mount Replacement or Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side . Did you find and repair the condition? |
Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the transaxle 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 Symptoms - Wheel Drive Shafts
. 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 |