Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove manual transaxle from vehicle.
2. Move withdrawal lever enough to remove release bearing, and remove release bearing from clutch withdrawal lever.
3. Remove dust cover.
4. Remove retainer spring from withdrawal lever.

Inspection





- Replace the release bearing if it is seized, damaged, faulty in rotation direction, or has poor aligning function.
- Replace the withdrawal lever if its contact surface is worn abnormally.
- Replace the dust cover if it is deformed or cracked.

Installation
1. Apply a coat of grease to parts as instructed in the following cautions and notes before installation.

CAUTION:
- Be sure to apply grease to the clutch components. Otherwise, abnormal noise, poor clutch disengagement, or clutch damage may occur. Wipe the excess grease off completely, because it may cause the clutch components to slip and shudder.
- Keep the clutch disc facing, pressure plate, and flywheel free of oil and grease.





- Clean old grease and abrasive materials off the grease application area

NOTE:
- Equally apply a coat [approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) thick] of clutch sleeve grease to withdrawal lever and holder spring frictional surfaces.
- Apply a coat of clutch sleeve grease to the grooves on contact surfaces of the withdrawal lever ball pin and inner surface of release bearing so that grease application, make sure that grease is flush with grooves.
- Equally apply a thin coat of clutch sleeve grease to release bearing frictional surface. After grease application, install release bearing. Wipe off excess grease forced out during bearing installation. Remove release bearing.

2. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.