Input Bearing and Sleeve

INPUT BEARING AND SLEEVE

REMOVAL





The input bearing is a one-piece bearing and sleeve unit (Fig. 104). The sleeve is the slide point for the clutch-release bearing and lever.
1. Install tool #6342 over input bearing on the gear case side of the transaxle clutch housing.





2. Press the input bearing out of the housing (Fig. 105).

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





2. Install tool #C-4680-1 over input bearing (Fig. 106).





3. Using a suitable spacer tool and shop press, install input bearing into bore until it is fully seated (Fig. 107).