Squeaking Noise:

Owners of some 1987 Fieros equipped with manual transmissions may also comment of a squeaking noise. Use the following cause and action statements to locate and fix the noise condition.

1. Cause: Pedal pivot noise due to insufficient lube.

Action: Remove the clutch pedal and lubricate the inner and outer diameters of the clutch pedal pivot bushings and spacer with Lubriplate lubricant. Reinstall the clutch pedal.

Warranty Information

Labor Operation: K0060

Labor Time: Use appropriate labor time for model year.

2. Cause: Master cylinder noise due to internal seal friction on bore.

Action: Install a new hydraulic clutch master cylinder, P/N 10079730; and evacuate, refill, and bleed the hydraulic system per the following procedure.
A. Disconnect the master cylinder push rod from the pedal and the hydraulic pipe from the master cylinder.

B. Remove the master cylinder from the front of dash.

C. Detach the hydraulic pipe from the slave cylinder and blow the fluid out of the pipe. Open the slave cylinder bleed screw and use the piston to evacuate any fluid.

D. Bench bleed the master cylinder (using Castrol fluid) and install it to the front of dash. Attach the push rod to the pedal pin using the retainer clip.

E. Reattach the pipe to the master and slave cylinders.

F. Refill and bleed the system using Castrol fluid. Power bleeding is acceptable.

Warranty Information

Labor Operation: K0600

Labor Time: Use appropriate labor time for model year.

Add: .3 Hours (for evacuation)

3. Cause: Push rod pivoting noise due to insufficient lube at the pedal push rod pivot pin.

Action: Remove retainer clip and push rod from pedal pin and lubricate the pedal pin and push rod bushing with Lubriplate lubricant. Reattach the push rod to the pedal.