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SQUEAK DURING CLUTCH PEDAL MOVEMENT-APPLY GREASE TO BOOT

SUBJECT: Squeak During Clutch Pedal Movement (Apply Grease to Dust Boot) 1991 Saturns - Manual Transaxle - VIN 102057-111484

Due to an error, this bulletin supercedes Bulletin No. 91-T-03, which should be discarded.

CONDITION: Some customers may comment on a squeak noise coming from under the dash during movement of the clutch pedal.

CAUSE: It has been determined that during the production process, the silicone grease used on the clutch master cylinder and actuator dust boot may not have been applied.

CORRECTIVE ACTION:

To repair this condition, perform the following procedures

PROCEDURE:

---------- NOTICE: Do not use a petroleum based grease or the clutch master cylinder dust boot will be damaged.

1. Apply a small amount of dielectric (silicone) grease to the boot of the clutch master cylinder to lubricate the boot in the area around the push rod. NOTE: Dielectric (silicone) grease is available in most auto parts stores and may also be called "Tune-Up" grease.

CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair, submit a warranty claim as follows:

Labor Case Operation Type Description Code Time ---- ---------------------------- ------- ------- VW Applying Dielectric (Silicone) T9516 0.2 hrs Grease to Clutch Master Cylinder Dust Boot

$1.00 for Dealer Allowance on purchase of Dielectric (Silicone) Grease

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