Clutch Pedal - Squeak Noise Upon Application

Group: TRANSAXLE

Number: 97-40-017

Date: MAY, 1997

Model: 1997 TIBURON
1996-97 ELANTRA

Subject:
CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAK NOISE

DESCRIPTION:

If a customer complains of a "squeak" noise while applying and releasing the clutch pedal, the source of the noise may be lack of grease at the upper plastic packing support (bushing) of the clutch release shaft. The following procedure will help reduce or eliminate the "squeak" noise.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Disconnect the clutch release cylinder push rod at the clutch release lever.

2. Remove the nut and two washers.





3. Remove the clutch release lever (see figure 1).

4. Pull out the upper plastic packing support (bushing) (see figure 1).

5. Apply grease (multi-purpose NLGI-2 or equivalent) on the inside of the packing support (bushing) and outside of the clutch release shaft.

6. Assemble all removed components in the reverse order of removal.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Normal warranty operation codes and times apply.