Fiero L4-151 2.5L (1985)
"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)
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)
