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# Squeak Noise Heard During Clutch Pedal Actuation

Subject: | Squeak Noise Heard During Clutch Pedal Actuation (Lubricate Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin and Clutch Pedal Pivot Point, and if Necessary, Replace Clutch Master and Actuator Cylinder Assembly)

Models: | 2000 - 2001 Saturn L-Series Sedans equipped with manual transaxles (RPO M79) built before and including VIN 1Y549739

### Condition

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

### Cause

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

### Correction

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).

### Procedure

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.

### PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

12569582 - Cylinder, Assembly Clutch Master and Actuator

### CLAIM INFORMATION:

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

Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code | Time
--- | --- | --- | ---
VW | Lubricate Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin and Pivot Points | Z4151 | 0.2 hrs
ADD: | To replace Clutch Master Cylinder |  | 0.8 hrs