the return spring on the clutch pedal assembly must be replaced.
The clutch pedal has an assist spring and return spring. The assist spring tension must be adjusted to create a balance point at which the clutch pedal will over center and return to the fully disengaged position. It is also possible that the system may have air or the push rod attached to the pedal may be out of adjustment.
You should not attempt to replace the clutch yourself unless you have considerable mechanical skills. In this case, the problem is most likely that the spring holding the clutch pedal in place is broken.
When the bail for the the blade clutch is pulled back, against the force of the return spring, the blade is engaged with the engine crankshaft allowing it to spin. When the bail is released, the spring snaps back and the clutch disengages the blade from the crankshaft and stops the blade.
look at your Gm dealer they should be able to provide this part
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Sounds like you have broken the 'clutch return spring' in the transmission or if it's hydraulic you may be out of clutch fluid (leaking)
If you are referring to the little springs inside the clutch assembly itself, you don't fix them, you replace the clutch.See:How_do_you_replace_the_clutch_in_a_96_Geo_MetroIf you mean anything else in there with the clutch, see the above anyway, that'll get you inside.
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This MIGHT be a sign that the clutch return spring is wearing out. I had to replace one on my Tacoma (part ~ $30) when it began to occasionally stick in a position about 2" shy of full return. The pedal (spring) also would make squeaking sounds from time to time. When it was in this (faltering) condition it did not compromise the clutch engagement, however, I was unable to activate the cruise control. You may have found (as did I) that a gentle pull of the left toe easily brought the pedal back in to position. Until you find the replacement part....
For the brake it's pretty obvious. You don't want the brake to stay on when you aren't braking, so you need the spring to push it back. For the clutch it's the same but in reverse. You want the clutch to stay on, except for when you're depressing the lever. The spring keeps the clutch on, until you use the lever to overcome the spring. Then when you release the lever the spring kicks in again, engaging the clutch.
A spring is used to hold together the clutch and the flywheel.