I need to replace a clutch in my 1997 saturn sc1

loosen the line at the master cylinder to allow the master cylinder to prim properly then bleed out the system. There is still air in the system.

Here's your book info is below...
Most auto parts stores carry Haynes Manuals. You can order them from Haynes if needed. Or...often they are carried in your local library.

I have done Ford and Toyota clutches using these books. Clutch replacement is not hard, just time consuming...And easier if you have a lift.

Note: If like many vehicles, don't forget to replace the engine rear main seal while you have access with the fly wheel off.

You can call Haynes and ask specifically if the book covers the repair you are attempting. I have called them to get more specific wiring diagrams not always provided with the books. Very helpful in providing tech data... I have a Haynes manual for all my vehicles...makes maintenance and repair much easier than researching every I need to do something to my vehicles.

Best of luck finding the information you need...

Here's your book info.

Saturn S-series Haynes Repair Manual Online covering all 1991 thru 2002 models of Saturn SL, SL1, SL2, SC, SC1, SC2, SW1 and SW2
Part Number #E87010
Haynes Repair Manual Online for the Saturn S-series covering all 1991 thru 2002 models of Saturn SL, SL1, SL2, SC, SC1, SC2, SW1 and SW2 has clear instructions and hundreds of photographs to help you perform anything from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes!
Complete coverage for your 1991 thru 2002 Saturn S-series (SL, SL1, SL2, SC, SC1, SC2, SW1 or SW2):

--Routine Maintenance
--Tune-up procedures
--Engine repair
--Cooling and heating
--Air Conditioning
--Fuel and exhaust
--Emissions control
--Ignition
--Brakes
--Suspension and steering
--Electrical systems
--Wiring diagrams

when was the clutch last change ?
my saturn is a 1998 with over 300k and never had this happen but I have changed my clutch at 275k

very hard to get to, shops sell them as pre-bled master and slave unit.

I think you need to call around to junkyards and find a used transmission to fit your car. You can find sites by googling it as well. Most likely any saturn manual transmission 91-98 will fit, possibly even up to 2002 if you stay with the S series cars. They have an interchange which will tell you.
Take this time to replace the clutch too. The big caveat here is that the DOHC cars SL2 SW2 SC2, transmissions have a different final gear ratio than the SOHC cars Sl1, SC1 SW1 so you have to know which type you have and get one from a donor vehicle which is the same.

either the belts need adjusting or they are worn out...(if they havnt been replaced in the last 3 years i would replace...)

Impossible as it has a hydraulic clutch, and no it cannot be adjusted. It has a small master cylinder and a slave cylinder, just like a brake system. If one of those has failed, you buy a pre-bled replacement for the whole little system and bolt it in.

you can check if its the clutch by puting car in 4th gear and releasing clutch pedal slowly if the pedal travels a long way out and the engine just spins then its the clutch.

there is no clutch adj, it is hydraulic

shack