Clutch Release Fork: Service and Repair

Release Bearing and Lever

REMOVAL

EXCEPT STI MODEL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body.
2. Remove the two clips from release lever and remove the release bearing. (Non-turbo model)

CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform clips.

3. Remove the release bearing from release lever. (Turbo model)
4. Remove the dust cover.





5. Remove the lever spring from pivot with a screwdriver by accessing it through clutch housing release lever hole. Then remove the release lever.





STI MODEL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body.
2. Remove the release lever from transmission.
3. Put the release bearing in engine side.
4. Remove the release bearing from the clutch cover using flat-type screwdriver.





INSTALLATION

EXCEPT STI MODEL

NOTE:
Before or during assembling, lubricate the following points with a light coat of grease.
^ Contact surface of lever and pivot
^ Contact surface of lever and bearing
^ Transmission main shaft spline (Use grease containing molybdenum disulphide.)
1. While pushing the release lever to pivot and twisting it to both sides, fit the lever spring onto the constricted portion of pivot.

NOTE:
^ Apply grease (KOPR-KOTE: Part No. 003603001) to the contact point of release lever and operating cylinder.
^ Confirm that the lever spring is securely fitted by observing it through the main case hole.





2. Install the release bearing and fasten it with two clips. (Non-turbo model)
3. Install the release bearing. (Turbo model)
4. Install the dust cover.





5. Check smooth movement of the bearing with operating release lever.
6. Install the transmission assembly.

ST1 MODEL
1. Install the release bearing on transmission.
2. Insert the release fork into release bearing tab.





3. Apply grease to the spline portion.





4. Insert the release fork shaft into release fork.

NOTE:
Make sure the cutout portion of release fork shaft contacts spring pin.





5. Tighten the plug.





6. Install the transmission assembly.

INSPECTION

RELEASE BEARING

CAUTION: Since this bearing is grease sealed and is of a non-lubrication type, do not wash with gasoline or any solvent when servicing the clutch.

1. Check the bearing for smooth movement by applying force in the radial direction.





2. Check the bearing for smooth rotation by applying pressure in the thrust direction.





3. Check wear and damage of the bearing case surface contacting with lever.

RELEASE LEVER
Check the lever pivot portion and the point of contact with release bearing case for wear.