Input Bearing and Sleeve

NOTE: The input bearing is a one-piece bearing and sleeve unit. The sleeve is the slide point for the clutch-release bearing and lever.

REMOVAL
1. Install tool #6342, or equivalent over input bearing on the gear case side of the transaxle clutch housing.





2. Press the input bearing out of the housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply coating of Loctite sealant on bearing outer diameter. Position sleeve and bearing assembly at input bearing bore.





2. Install tool #C-4680-l, or equivalent over input bearing.





3. Using the spacer tool #4894, or equivalent and shop press, install input bearing into bore until it is fully seated.