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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 CTS 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Clutch Rattle

Cause

Action

DEFINITION: A rattle noise coming from the clutch components with the clutch disengaged or engaged.

Review the Symptoms - Clutch and perform the necessary inspections.

Idle rattle clutch engaged

Replace the engine flywheel, due to faulty damper springs.

Refer to the following procedures:

    •  Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LP1)
    •  Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7)
    •  Engine Flywheel Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 6.0L

Clutch is improperly installed

Replace the clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .

Clutch disc splines and input shaft splines worn
  1. Inspect the clutch disc hub to input shaft splines for excessive clearance.
  2. Replace the clutch assembly if the clutch splines are worn. Refer to Clutch Assembly Replacement .
  3. Replace the input shaft. Refer to Transmission Disassemble in Manual Transmission - Aisin AY6 Unit Repair or Transmission Disassemble in Manual Transmission - Tremec 6-Speed Unit Repair.