SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM. Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1988

1988 CUTLASS SUPREME EQUIPPED WITH HM-282 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE

1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme models with manual transaxles use a one-piece hydraulic line for clutch operation. Whenever powertrain components are lowered for any reason (removal, access to other components, etc.), the clutch actuator must be removed from the clutch housing using the procedures indicated on the back side of the bulletin. Also, the clutch hydraulic system cannot be bled. If a component fails, the entire system (master cylinder, hydraulic line and clutch actuator) must be replaced as an assembly.

CLUTCH ACTUATOR REMOVAL FOR POWERTRAIN ACCESS

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable. 2. Instrument panel sound insulator. 3. Clutch master cylinder pushrod from clutch pedal. 4. Two acwator retaining nuts. 5. Actuator from transaxle housing.

Install or Connect

1. Actuator to transaxle housing. 2. Actuator retaining nuts. Tighten ------- o Two retaining nuts gradually and altemately to avoid damage to actuator flange. o Torque to 25 N-m (18 lb. ft.). 3. New bushing in clutch master cylinder push rod. Lubricate bushing before installation. 4. Clutch master cylinder push rod to clutch pedal, with bushing tangs snapped into ped pin groove. 5. Press pedal down several times to assure that effort is normal. 6. Readjust the cruise control clutch electrical release switch, if required. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL (Section 9B, Page 9B-2) in service manual. 7. Sound insulator. 8. Negative battery cable.

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