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Clutch Pedal Excess Free Play and/or Low Engagement Point (Export)

Subject:Clutch Pedal Excess Free Play and/or Low Engagement Point

Models:2007-2008 Chevrolet Lumina, CSV (Export)
with V8 and Manual Transmission
2007-2008 Chevrolet VXR8
with Manual Transmission



In some instances, a significant amount of "dead" clutch pedal stroke (excessive free play) has been identified. Additionally, the clutch engagement/disengagement point may be felt close to the floor.

The clutch pedal assembly master cylinder attaching bolts may have insufficient torque. If undertorqued, the master cylinder will not be correctly anchored to the pedal assembly bracket. As a result, its position will vary as the clutch pedal is depressed.


Object Number: 2083558  Size: SH
(a)Torque these two bolts to 12 N·m

On vehicles with this condition, measure the torque of the two bolts (A). If the torque of either bolt is low, re-torque to 12 N·m while depressing the clutch pedal.

Note: Use of a torque wrench exceeding this specified torque will be detrimental to the fasteners.