Shifting Issues -- 2005 M6
07-03-2017, 09:15 AM
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Shifting Issues -- 2005 M6 Having issues/difficulty shifting into 1st -- not going smoothly into gear -- sporadic but much more frequent now. Coming up on 60K. Thoughts?
07-06-2017, 01:15 AM
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Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding
Notice
DO NOT use fluid which has been bled from a hydraulic clutch system, in order to fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir, due to the possibility that the fluid may be aerated, have too much moisture content, or be contaminated and may cause system or vehicle damage.
•Ensure the reservoir is filled to the fill line with new hydraulic clutch fluid. Add fluid if required. Use Gm Vehicle Care Brake and Clutch Fluid Super Dot 4 GM P/N 88958860.
•Press the clutch pedal all the way down to the floor.
•Open the bleeder on the actuator cylinder to purge the air.
•Close the bleeder and release the clutch pedal.
Important
Ensure no air is drawn into the clutch system.
•Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 until all air is out of the clutch system.
•Check and refill the reservoir as needed while bleeding.
•After bleeding, pump the clutch pedal several times. If the clutch engagement is not satisfactory, repeat the bleed procedure.
•If the previous procedures are unsuccessful, perform the following steps.
•Pump the clutch pedal very fast for 30 seconds.
•Stop pumping and let the air escape into the reservoir.
•Repeat this procedure as necessary.
Document ID# 1209226
2005 Pontiac GTO
Notice
DO NOT use fluid which has been bled from a hydraulic clutch system, in order to fill the clutch master cylinder reservoir, due to the possibility that the fluid may be aerated, have too much moisture content, or be contaminated and may cause system or vehicle damage.
•Ensure the reservoir is filled to the fill line with new hydraulic clutch fluid. Add fluid if required. Use Gm Vehicle Care Brake and Clutch Fluid Super Dot 4 GM P/N 88958860.
•Press the clutch pedal all the way down to the floor.
•Open the bleeder on the actuator cylinder to purge the air.
•Close the bleeder and release the clutch pedal.
Important
Ensure no air is drawn into the clutch system.
•Repeat steps 2, 3 and 4 until all air is out of the clutch system.
•Check and refill the reservoir as needed while bleeding.
•After bleeding, pump the clutch pedal several times. If the clutch engagement is not satisfactory, repeat the bleed procedure.
•If the previous procedures are unsuccessful, perform the following steps.
•Pump the clutch pedal very fast for 30 seconds.
•Stop pumping and let the air escape into the reservoir.
•Repeat this procedure as necessary.
Document ID# 1209226
2005 Pontiac GTO
07-10-2017, 02:05 PM
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Clutch fluid changed -- possible new clutch needed.... Thanks for the information. Changed clutch fluid out this weekend (and went ahead and bleed the brakes while I was at it). Shifting is much smoother; however, I think it might be time for a new clutch....
Not looking for a top-of-the-line nor stock replacement -- any recommendations out there?
Not looking for a top-of-the-line nor stock replacement -- any recommendations out there?
