General Information

Problem diagnosis will generally require a road test to determine the type of fault. Component inspection will then determine the problem cause after road testing.

Drive the vehicle at normal speeds during the road test. Shift the transmission through all gear ranges and observe clutch action.

If chatter, grab, slip, or improper release is experienced, remove and inspect the clutch components. However, if the problem is noise or hard shifting, further diagnosis may be needed. The transmission or another driveline component may actually be at fault. Careful observation during the test will help narrow the problem area.