For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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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? | -- | 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