Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Manual page 2

oxygen sensor connectors. Remove exhaust take-down pipe flange nuts. Remove exhaust
intermediate pipe-to-rear pipe bolts. Remove front exhaust hanger bolts from bracket.
Remove rear exhaust hanger bolts from intermediate pipes. Remove intermediate pipe
assembly.
2. Remove driveline tunnel closeout panel. Attach hose to bleed screw on actuator and
submerge other end in container of hydraulic fluid. Have an assistant depress clutch pedal
slowly and hold. Loosen bleeder on clutch actuator cylinder to purge air from system.
Tighten bleeder and release pedal. Repeat procedure until all air is completely purged and
no bubbles are visible. Fill reservoir. Install diaphragm and cap.
3. Install driveline tunnel closeout panel and exhaust intermediate pipe. Lower vehicle. Apply
parking brake and block drive wheels. Shift transmission into Neutral. Start engine and run
at idle. Release clutch pedal. Depress clutch pedal and hold for 9 seconds. Attempt to shift
transmission into Reverse. If gears grind, bleed system again.
ADJUSTMENTS
CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY & PEDAL HEIGHT
NOTE: Clutch pedal free play and pedal height are automatically adjusted.
No manual adjustment is required.
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE (OFF-VEHICLE)
1. Place pressure plate (flat surface down) on a press. Compress pressure plate diaphragm
spring fingers until tension is released from stepped adjusting ring. Place 2 screwdrivers
against 2 of 3 stepped adjusting tension spring stops, just ahead of adjusting ring tension
springs.
2. Using screwdrivers, rotate stepped adjusting ring counterclockwise (compressing tension
springs) until adjusting ring steps are fully adjusted out, and then continue to hold in
position. Release press pressure from pressure plate diaphragm spring fingers. Release
adjusting ring tension spring stops. Remove pressure plate from press.
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE (ON-VEHICLE)
NOTE: The following procedure must be performed with aid of an
assistant.
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove flywheel inspection cover. Have assistant press clutch
pedal until tension is released from clutch pressure plate stepped adjusting ring. Continue to
hold pedal. Place 2 screwdrivers against 2 of 3 stepped adjusting tension spring stops, just
2001 Chevrolet Corvette
2000-01 CLUTCHES Corvette