Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

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





3. Support clutch lever claws with an appropriate wood block, align retaining pin with A in the figure, and drive out spring pins using a pin punch (J25689-A).
4. Pull out withdraw lever and remove clutch lever from clutch housing.

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 clutch lever if its contact surface is worn abnormally.

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.
- Apply approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch)-thick clutch sleeve grease evenly on the sliding part of the clutch lever and the release bearing spring.
- Apply just enough clutch sleeve grease to fill up the release bearing inner groove.
- Apply the clutch grease to the clutch disc and the input shaft spline. Install the clutch disc to the input shaft, remove the excess grease around the shaft, and remove the clutch disc.
- Lightly and evenly apply the clutch sleeve grease on the sliding part of the release bearing, install the release bearing, remove the excess grease around the bearing, and remove the release bearing.

1. Assemble clutch lever to clutch housing, and insert withdrawal lever.





2. Support clutch lever claws with an appropriate wood block, and install new spring pins using a pin punch.

CAUTION: Spring pins cannot be reused.





3. Install release bearing springs to release bearing as shown in the figure.





4. Operate withdrawal lever manually, press clutch spring from both sides, and install release bearing to clutch lever securely.
5. Make sure a click is heard when release bearing spring is pressed from both sides.





6. Make sure all parts operate smoothly when operating withdrawal lever.
7. Install manual transaxle.

CAUTION: Remove any excess grease with a shop towel.