Well easy, park on a hill and hold the brake and slowly let the clutch out and see how long it takes to stall. If the pedal catches high (takes longer to grab) you may need a new clutch.
This just ensures that the fly wheel is perfectly even and to remove any warped spots . The clutch needs to be mated at even distance or the clutch will be prematurly burned out. Also if the flywheel is warped it can cause the clutch to slip as it is used.
only adjustment is under dash on the master cly needs free play so it can return throwout bearing, under hood just open slave bleeder screw an close. if the don't cure it then clutch needs to be replaced.
when the clutch releases at the very top, that usually indicates that the clutch needs replacing. the clutch may just need adjustment. one more thing, the clutch on Chevy s-10's usually release high anyway.
That year is NOT ajustable. It sounds like it is TIME for a NEW clutch. It may just be the clutch slave cylinder too. Check it first.
Professionally, it will cost around $2,000 to replace a broken shifter and clutch in a 96' Chevy Beretta. Just the replacement clutch and shifter will end up costing you around $800.00.
If it's a hydraulic clutch there isn't an adjustment. Just make sure the fluid is up. If it still slips or won't disengage you probably need to replace the clutch.
fill the clutch resivoir pump the clutch pedal open the bleeder screw and tighten it back up and repeat until the air is out and just fluid comes out
The clutch pedal usually squeaks where the clutch pedal is mounted under the dash. The clutch pedal pivots at its mounting point so it probaly just needs some lubed sprayed on it.
If the clutch stays on the floor after you push in the clutch first check to see if you have clutch fluid in the reservoir, if you do then it could just be because the clutch needs bled. If that doesn't do it then maybe your slave cylinder needs bled or replaced. From what I have seen it is generally because the slave cylinder needs replaced. Not to confuse you but the things that make up your clutch system are the clutch master cylinder, the slave cylinder, and the clutch dampner. If it is because the clutch needs bled start with the clutch master cylinder then do the slave cylinder. If it is not because of lack of fluid then check up under the dash and see if the spring on the clutch pedal is attached. Hope that doesn't sound to confusing.
Changing the clutch on a 1999 Chevy Cavalier requires remove of the transmission. Once the unit is dropped. Access and loosen the flywheel bolts. Then remove the clutch dish bolts. Pull the clutch off. Installation and reversal of the removal, just be sure the properly bleed the clutch system.
A fan clutch can't be tightened, just needs to be replaced.
Unless the fan clutch is bad just remove it with the water pump. Otherwise it is a 36mm fan clutch wrench that most auto parts stores have for rent.