Clutch Noise:

Owners of some 1984-86 Fieros equipped with manual transmissions may comment of a squeaking noise while depressing or releasing the clutch pedal. The squeaking noise may be coming from one or more of the following locations. Use the following cause and action statements to locate and fix the noise condition:

FIGURE 1:

Reference Figure #1.

1. Cause: Pedal pivot noise due to (1) insufficient lube; (2) deflection, resulting in uneven loading on the pivot bushings, or (3) pedal return spring noise.

Action: Same as #1 of CLUTCH WEAR Section.

NOTICE: SPRAYING OR SQUIRTING LUBRICANT TO THESE AREAS (WITHOUT PERFORMING THE ABOVE ACTION) WILL ONLY TEMPORARILY ELIMINATE THE NOISE.
2. Cause: Push rod pin pivoting noise due to misalignment between the master cylinder and pedal (pedal deflection and/or bent clutch pedal "standoff" bracket), or incorrect attachment of the push rod to the pedal pin.

Action: Same as #1 of CLUTCH WEAR Section.

3. Cause: Master cylinder noise due to (1) internal seal friction on bore, (2) contact between master cylinder boot and push rod, or (3) misalignment between the master cylinder and pedal, due to excessive clutch pedal deflection and/or bent clutch pedal "standoff" bracket.

Action: Same as #1 of CLUTCH WEAR section, as well as:

A. Install a new master cylinder assembly, P/N 10079730 in place of the removed assembly. New pushrod will be included with the new master cylinder.

B. Evacuate the entire hydraulic system (master/slave cylinders and pipe) of the old fluid. To evacuate the pipe assembly, disconnect it from the master and slave cylinders, and use air pressure to blow the fluid out.

C. Refill the system with Castrol fluid and bleed.

Warranty Information

Labor Operation: T1358

Labor Time: 1.3 Hours

Add: .3 Hours (for evacuation)