Clutch Vibration

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Clutch Vibration

Cause	Action
DEFINITION: Vibration from the clutch components during disengagement or engagement. Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.
Excessive driveline torsional activity	Review the Vibration Analysis - Driveline in Vibration Diagnosis and Correction.
Clutch incorrectly installed	Remove the clutch and install it correctly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
Pilot bearing worn or damaged	Replace the pilot bearing. Refer to Pilot Bearing Replacement . Inspect the input shaft pilot bearing journal for wear or damage. Replace the input shaft if it is damaged or worn. Refer to Transmission Disassemble (Y Car) Transmission Disassemble (CTSV) Transmission Disassemble (GTO) in Manual Transmission - Tremec 6 Speed - Unit Repair.
Transmission input splines worn or damaged	Inspect the clutch disc to input splines for wear or damage. Replace the input shaft if the splines are excessively worn. Refer to Transmission Disassemble (Y Car) Transmission Disassemble (CTSV) Transmission Disassemble (GTO) in Manual Transmission - Tremec 6 Speed - Unit Repair.
Clutch disc facings damaged	Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
Flywheel housing to clutch housing excessively misaligned	Replace the faulty clutch housing or transmission front case. Refer to Transmission Disassemble (Y Car) Transmission Disassemble (CTSV) Transmission Disassemble (GTO) in Manual Transmission - Tremec 6 Speed - Unit Repair.
Clutch out of balance	Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .