Q: Gearbox Rattle Holden Cruze 2003

asked by on October 03, 2016

Hi, I have a 2003 Holden Cruze. The gearbox has a severe rattle in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear as though a rock is being tossed around in a tin can and has recently began to rattle in neutral as well. I have heard that it may be the output shaft bearing or the throw out bearing but do not have enough information to narrow it down.

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