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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1982CELEBRITY L4-151 2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINCLUTCHTESTING AND INSPECTION
1982 Chevrolet Celebrity L4-151 2.5L
Clutch: Testing and Inspection
1982 Chevrolet Celebrity L4-151 2.5LSECTION Testing and Inspection
1. With engine running and service and parking brakes applied, depress clutch pedal to approximately 1/2 inch from floor mat.
2. Move shift lever between "First" and "Reverse" gears several times. If no clashing of the gears occur when going into "Reverse," the clutch is releasing fully.
3. If the shifting in Step 2 is not smooth, the clutch is not releasing fully and the linkage should be inspected and corrected as necessary.
4. Check clutch pedal bushings for sticking or excessive wear.
5. Have an assistant depress the clutch pedal to the floor and observe clutch fork lever travel at transaxle. The end of the clutch fork lever should have a total travel of approximately 1.6-1.8 inches on 1980-81 models, or 1.5-1.7 inches on 1982-86 models.
6. To check the self-adjusting mechanism, proceed as follows:
a. Depress the clutch pedal and observe if the pawl firmly engages the teeth of the quadrant.
b. Release the clutch pedal and observe if the pawl is lifted off the quadrant teeth by the stop on the bracket.
2. Move shift lever between "First" and "Reverse" gears several times. If no clashing of the gears occur when going into "Reverse," the clutch is releasing fully.
3. If the shifting in Step 2 is not smooth, the clutch is not releasing fully and the linkage should be inspected and corrected as necessary.
4. Check clutch pedal bushings for sticking or excessive wear.
5. Have an assistant depress the clutch pedal to the floor and observe clutch fork lever travel at transaxle. The end of the clutch fork lever should have a total travel of approximately 1.6-1.8 inches on 1980-81 models, or 1.5-1.7 inches on 1982-86 models.
6. To check the self-adjusting mechanism, proceed as follows:
a. Depress the clutch pedal and observe if the pawl firmly engages the teeth of the quadrant.
b. Release the clutch pedal and observe if the pawl is lifted off the quadrant teeth by the stop on the bracket.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.