clutch TSB

[XSELER8]

TSB 1696563 05-07-31-001A
could someone please translate this TSB

[wingrider]

Document ID# 1696563


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Subject: Clutch Pedal Does Not Return to Up Position During Shifts at High Engine RPMs (Inspect Date Code and Replace Clutch Kit) #05-07-31-001A - (08/17/2005)



Models: 2005 Cadillac CTS-V

2005 Chevrolet Corvette, SSR

with Tremec T56 6-Speed Manual Transmission (RPOs M10, M12, MM6, MZ6 )




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This bulletin is being revised to add the RPO MZ6 6-Speed Manual Transmission. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-07-31-001 (Section 07 - Transmission/Transaxle).


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Condition
Some customers may comment that while shifting at engine speeds greater then 6000 RPMs, the clutch pedal does not return to the up position. As the engine speed decreases, the clutch pedal will return to the up position.

Cause
It is possible that when the engine speed is greater than 6000 RPM and the clutch pedal is depressed, centrifugal loads on the clutch diaphragm spring may be greater than the clutch return load from the diaphragm spring. This force created by RPM would be directionally opposite to the clutch bearing force, causing a near net zero or less than zero return force. As a consequence, the clutch pedal may be stuck at the bottom of travel at the floor. Once the engine speed reduces to less than 6000 RPM, spring return load dominates and the clutch pedal returns to normal function.

Correction
Inspect the clutch date code and replace the clutch kit if built PRIOR to the following date code:

• 4M21A/B/C for CTS-V and SSR

• 4M13A/B/C for Corvette





Remove the transmission to inspect the date code on the clutch pressure plate (4). Refer to the applicable procedure below:
• Corvette -- Clutch Assembly Replacement (SI Document ID #1399532)

• CTS-V -- Clutch Assembly Replacement (CTS-V) (Document ID #1453054)

• SSR -- Clutch Assembly Replacement (SI Document ID #1581481)





Important:

The suspect clutches were built PRIOR to the following date codes:
• 4M21A/B/C for CTS-V and SSR

• 4M13A/B/C for Corvette


The date code is located on the pressure plate cover as shown above.
Replace the clutch kit (see part list below) if the date code on the pressure plate is PRIOR to the following date code:
• 4M21A/B/C for CTS-V and SSR

• 4M13A/B/C for Corvette

The date codes are interpreted as follows:
• The first character is the year.

- 4 = 2004

- 5 = 2005

• The second character is the build month.


Important: The letter J is not used in the month code.


- January = A

- February = B

- March = C

- April = D

- May = E

- June = F

- July = G

- August = H

- September = I

- October = K

- November = L

- December =M

• The third character is the day of the month.


Important: It is possible that the fourth digit, the shift code, may not be present on the date code. The shift code does not play a critical part in determining a suspect clutch kit.


• The fourth, and final, character is the shift code = A/B/C.

Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty

12581713
Plate Asm, CLU Press & DRVN (W/CVR)

(CTS-V and SSR)
1

24233084
Plate Asm, CLU Press & DRVN (W/CVR)

(Corvette)
1


Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

K0800
Disc And/Or Clutch Cover, Clutch - Replace

(CTS-V)
Use Published Labor Operation Time

Disc And/Or Clutch Cover, Clutch - Replace

(Corvette)

Disc And/Or Clutch Cover, Clutch - Replace

(SSR)




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Document ID# 1696563

[MODAWGS]

Thanks for this post Frank. I went by the dealership today and had them look up to see if there was a TSB on the clutch and they told me no.
MODAWGS

[XSELER8]

Originally Posted by MODAWGS

Thanks for this post Frank. I went by the dealership today and had them look up to see if there was a TSB on the clutch and they told me no.
MODAWGS

Same with me. My current Agency is doing nothing and has no interest in helping me. Bergy Chevrolet in Colmar. They told me my SSR is not having a problem.
I take the SSR to my Ford shop to replace my clutch with an aftermarket set up. He test drives the R and the problem is present. Plenty of smoke, burning odor, clutch sticking. My tech calls his friend at a Chevy dealer across the street and tells me they will help me. My Ford tech insists that I get it repaired under warranty. I go over to Outten Chevy (in Hamburg Pa) and they couldn't be nicer. Going in next week.
I'll give a follow up after the repair.

[halmc]

Originally Posted by MODAWGS

Thanks for this post Frank. I went by the dealership today and had them look up to see if there was a TSB on the clutch and they told me no.
MODAWGS

This is among the several reasons that even KIA has captured a healthy chunk of GM's historic market share. You'd think that the former largest corporation in the world would get it but instead of getting their butts in gear, they watch the foreign automakers from the sideline, wringing their hands and whining about legacy costs. Well if you ask me, unless they vastly improve their engineering, and overcome the attitude exhibited by outright lying about TSB's, they are done for.

Too bad, because I am among those who believes that what's good for GM is good for America.