Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove release lever return spring 1 (Models without hill holder only).
2. Remove the two clips 2 from clutch release lever 3 and remove release bearing 6.
3. Remove weight release lever 7.

CAUTION: Be careful not to deform clips.

4. Remove release lever seal 4.





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

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
Radial direction stroke: Approximately 1.4 mm (0.055 inch).





2. Check the bearing for smooth rotation by applying pressure in the thrust direction
3. Check wear and damage of bearing case surface contacting with lever.





Release Lever
Check lever pivot portion and the point of contact with release bearing case for wear






INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Before or during assembling, lubricate the following points with a light coat of grease.
- Inner groove of release bearing
- Contact surface of lever and pivot
- Contact surface of lever and bearing
- Transmission main shaft spline (Use grease containing molybdenum disulphide.)

1. While pushing release lever 3 go to pivot and twisting it to both sides, fit retainer spring 5 onto the constricted portion of pivot.

NOTE: Confirm that retainer spring is securely fitted by observing it through the main case hole.

2. Install release bearing 6 and fasten it with two clips
3. Install weight release lever 7.

NOTE: Take care to install weight release lever in proper direction.

4. Install release lever seal 4.





5. After remounting engine and transmission on body, make adjustment of the clutch release lever end play.

CAUTION: Take care not to twist the cable during adjustment.

6. Install release lever return spring (Models without hill holder only).

NOTE: Hook up the return spring to right side hole of the release lever.