Clutch Does Not Disengage
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Did you review the clutch symptom operations and perform the necessary inspections? If yes, go to next step. If no, see DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT .
- Inspect for a pedal travel restriction. Is the vehicle equipped with a aftermarket floor covering? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 4 .
- Remove the aftermarket floor covering. Does the clutch work properly? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to next step.
- Test the clutch system. See DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT . Did you find and repair the condition? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to next step.
- Inspect for air in the clutch hydraulic system by pumping the pedal. If the clutch pedal reserve increases, there is air in the system. Is there air in the clutch hydraulic system? If yes, go to step 7 . If no, go to next step.
- Bleed the clutch hydraulic system. See BLEEDING . Did you find and repair the condition? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Inspect the master cylinder for worn parts. Did you find and repair the condition? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 9 .
- Replace the necessary components. See CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER & RESERVOIR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Did you find and repair the condition? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Remove the transmission. See TRANSMISSION under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Inspect for a worn or faulty concentric slave cylinder. Is the concentric slave cylinder worn or damaged? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step 11 .
- Replace the concentric slave cylinder or release bearing. See CONCENTRIC SLAVE (ACTUATOR) CYLINDER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Does the clutch operate properly?
- Remove the clutch assembly. Inspect the clutch assembly for a damaged or worn clutch disc. Check for binding on the clutch disc. Did you find and repair the condition? If yes, go to step 13 .
- Replace the clutch disc. See CLUTCH ASSEMBLY & PILOT BEARING under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install the transmission. See TRANSMISSION under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.