Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

A: REMOVAL





1. Remove transmission assembly from vehicle body.
2. Remove operating cylinder (1).
3. Remove the two clips (2) from clutch release lever (3) and remove release bearing (6).

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.

B: INSTALLATION





1. While pushing release lever (1) to pivot and twisting it to both sides, fit retainer spring (2) 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 (3) and fasten it with two clips (4).
3. Install release lever seal (5).
4. Install operating cylinder (6).

Tightening torque:
T: 25 ± 7 Nm (2.5 ± 0.7 kg-m, 18.1 ± 5.1 ft. lbs.)

5. After remounting engine and transmission on body.
6. Bleed air from oil line with the help of a co-worker.