I've done some searching, but didn't find anything exactly like my issue.

My 06 svm has 115k on it. The clutch still feels ok. engauges and holds like it should.

The thing is, lately when I press the clutch pedal in, it emits a horrible screeetch. The sound is just like a loose/ bad serpentine belt. But it's comming from the tranny only when I depress the clutch.

I would think this is a bad throw out bearing....but could it be an easier fix like the slave cyl?

I don't want to rip into the clutch when I might have 20k miles left on it. But this bearing sounds like eventually somethings gonna fail... there must be metal to metal contact making this screetching sound..

Any suggestions?