GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION:Excessive Pedal Pressure

1

Check the clutch linkage in order to ensure that the linkage is properly lubricated.

Does the clutch linkage need lubricating?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Lubricate the clutch linkage.

Is the pedal still hard?

--

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the clutch fork for misalignment.

Is the clutch fork misaligned?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Align the clutch fork assembly. Refer to Clutch Fork Assembly Replacement .

Is the pedal still hard?

--

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Inspect the pressure plate release fingers for binding.

Are the pressure plate release fingers binding?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Free up the pressure plate release fingers and lubricate. Refer to Clutch Pressure and Driven Plate Replacement .

Is the pedal still hard?

--

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Check the clutch release bearing sleeve for binding on the transmission bearing retainer.

Is the clutch release bearing sleeve binding on the transmission bearing retainer?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Free up and lubricate the clutch release bearing sleeve. Refer to Clutch Fork Assembly Replacement .

Is the pedal still hard?

--

Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Inspect the clutch master cylinder for binding.

Is the clutch master cylinder binding?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the master cylinder as needed. Refer to Master Cylinder, Hydraulic Tube, and Actuator Cylinder Assembly or to Master Cylinder Description (5-Speed) .

Is the pedal still hard?

--

Go to Step 11

System OK

11

Inspect the actuator cylinder for binding.

Is the actuator cylinder binding?

--

Go to Step 12

--

12

Replace the actuator cylinder as needed. Refer to Master Cylinder, Hydraulic Tube, and Actuator Cylinder Assembly or to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

Is the pedal still hard?

--

--

System OK