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Clutch Grabbing

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Cause Action
DEFINITION: The clutch grabs, or chatters, or the clutch is unable to release without the vehicle jerking. An abrupt engagement of the clutch.
Review the Symptoms - Clutch  and perform the necessary inspections.
WARNING:

For vehicles equipped with push button start in which a clutch malfunction is suspected, always sit in the driver's seat and firmly apply the brake before starting the vehicle. Do not press the "start" button for any reason from outside the vehicle. A vehicle with a malfunctioning clutch could immediately move when started, which could cause personal injury or property damage.
Grease or oil contamination on the clutch facings
  1. Repair the cause of the oil leak or grease contamination.
  2. Clean the clutch facings.
  3. Replace the clutch components if they will not clean. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (M13 Transmission) , or Clutch Assembly Replacement (MJK, MH3, MM6) .
Loose or faulty engine mounts
  1. Inspect the engine mounts for being loose or faulty.
  2. Repair or replace the engine mounts as required. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side , and Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side , for the 2.0L (LTG) engine, Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side , and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side , for the 3.6L (LGX) engine, or Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side , and Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side for the 6.2L (LT1 LT4) engine.
Clutch pedal sticking
  1. Inspect the clutch pedal for correct operation.
  2. Replace the clutch pedal if it is faulty. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .
Clutch actuator binding
  1. Inspect the clutch actuator for the piston seals binding or sticking on the hub.
  2. Replace the clutch actuator if it is binding. Refer to Clutch Concentric Actuator Cylinder Replacement .
Clutch master cylinder binding
  1. Inspect the clutch master cylinder for the piston binding or sticking in the cylinder.
  2. Replace the master cylinder if it is faulty. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .
Warped Clutch Cover
  1. Inspect the clutch cover for distortion caused by improperly tightening the clutch cover bolts.
  2. Replace the clutch cover if it is distorted. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (M13 Transmission) , or Clutch Assembly Replacement (MJK, MH3, MM6) .
Improper clutch installation
  1. Inspect the pressure plate for distortion caused by improperly tightening the pressure plate bolts.
  2. Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub caused by forcing the installation of the transmission.
  3. Inspect for the correct clutch disc.
  4. Inspect the clutch disc for being installed backwards.
  5. Replace the clutch assembly if it is damaged or the wrong components were installed. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (M13 Transmission) , or Clutch Assembly Replacement (MJK, MH3, MM6) .
Clutch disc binding on the input shaft
  1. Inspect the input shaft for rust dirt or debris.
  2. Clean and lubricate the input shaft.
  3. Inspect the clutch disc for a bent hub.
  4. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch disc is faulty. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (M13 Transmission) , or Clutch Assembly Replacement (MJK, MH3, MM6) .
  5. Inspect the input shaft for excessive wear on the splines, causing the clutch disc to bind.
  6. Replace the transmission input shaft if it is worn. Refer to Transmission Disassemble (M13 - LGX with Y4Q) , or Transmission Disassemble (MJK, MH3, or MM6) , or Transmission Disassemble (M13 - LGX without Y4Q, LTG) .
Clutch pressure plate damaged
  1. Inspect the pressure plate for bent drive straps caused by improper vehicle use.
  2. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch pressure plate is damaged. Inform the customer. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement (M13 Transmission) , or Clutch Assembly Replacement (MJK, MH3, MM6) .
Flywheel improperly machined
  1. Inspect the flywheel for being machined, and causing interference with the clutch disc.
  2. Replace the flywheel if it has been machined. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement , for the 2.0L (LTG) engine, Engine Flywheel Replacement , for the 3.6L (LGX) engine, or the Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 6.2L (LT1 LT4) engine.
Flywheel uneven
  1. Inspect the flywheel surface for being warped or uneven.
  2. Replace the flywheel if it is faulty. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement , for the 2.0L (LTG) engine, Engine Flywheel Replacement , for the 3.6L (LGX) engine, or the Engine Flywheel Replacement for the 6.2L (LT1 LT4) engine.
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