Squeak Noise Heard During Clutch Pedal Actuation

Some customers may comment of a squeal noise heard during clutch pedal actuation.

Inadequate Lubrication on the clutch pedal clevis pin or clutch pedal pivot points. Or, inadequate lubrication within the clutch master and actuator cylinder assembly.

Lubricate clutch pedal clevis pin and clutch pedal pivot points with white lithium grease. If squeak persists, replace clutch master and actuator cylinder assembly with (P/N 12569582).

1. Actuate clutch pedal to verify clutch pedal squeak noise.
2. Remove I/P lower closeout panel (hush panel).
3. Lubricate clutch pedal clevis pin and clutch pedal pivot points using white lithium grease.
4. Actuate clutch pedal several times to determine if clutch pedal squeak noise is still present.

•	If squeak noise is no longer present, no further repair is necessary. Install I/P lower closeout panel (hush panel).

•	If squeak noise is still present, continue to next step.

5. Obtain replacement clutch master and actuator cylinder assembly (P/N 12569582).
6. Replace clutch master and actuator cylinder assembly. (Refer to the "Clutch Master Cylinder" procedure in the Clutch System section of the 2000/2001 L-Series Manual Transaxle Service Manual.)
7. Verify that squeak noise has been eliminated after clutch master and actuator cylinder assembly replacement.

12569582 - Cylinder, Assembly Clutch Master and Actuator

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through he Saturn Dealer System as follows: