GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: Low clutch pedal or pedal on the floor.

1

Inspect the clutch release bearing for binding.

Is there binding on the clutch release bearing?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Lubricate and free-up the clutch release bearing or replace the clutch actuator. Refer to Clutch Actuator Cylinder Replacement .

oes the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

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Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Check to see if the master cylinder pushrod has fallen off the clutch pedal.

Has the master cylinder pushrod fallen off the clutch pedal?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Correctly install the master cylinder pushrod. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

--

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Check the hydraulic hose for a hole or leaks.

Is the hose OK?

--

System OK

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the hydraulic hose. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

--

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Check the hydraulic fluid in the reservoir.

Is the reservoir full?

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System OK

Go to Step 8

8

Fill the reservoir with fluid.

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

--

Go to Step 9

System OK

9

Inspect the master cylinder seal and the master cylinder center valve seal.

Is the master cylinder seal or the master cylinder center valve seal faulty?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Replace the master cylinder. Refer to Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement .

Does the clutch pedal still stay on the floor when disengaged?

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System OK