Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

Checking and replacing the throwout bearing

Note! Removing the transmission: To remove the transmission, refer to the car model and year.

Removing the clutch cylinder




Remove the rubber seal from the clutch cover. Move it inwards on the pipe towards the clutch cylinder.
Pull out the locking bracket that locks the quick-release connector on the pipe to the junction. The locking bracket sits on the outside of the clutch cover.
Remove the junction: Install a protective plug in the end of the pipe.
Remove the two screws holding clutch cylinder. Remove the cylinder.
Clean the mating surfaces in the clutch cover. Check any leakage from the transmission.

Note! To replace the primary shaft seal on gasoline engines, see Replacing the primary shaft seal Service and Repair.

Checking the clutch slave cylinder and throwout bearing




Clean the clutch cylinder.
Check for signs of wear, play and noise in the throwout bearing. There must be no deep grooves on the flat surface which presses on the clutch.
Check for signs of wear and sealing at the cylinder and protective bellow.
The clutch cylinder and pipe are replaced as complete units.

Installing the clutch cylinder




Tighten to 10 Nm .
Thread the rubber seal onto the pipe with the boot turned towards the clutch cylinder.
Remove the protective plug. Install the junction. Always use a new quick-release connector with a rubber seal.
Lubricate the rubber seal using a drop of brake fluid. This facilitates joining.
Press the locking bracket into the junction. Press the junction into the pipe

Installing the rubber seal for the pipe in the clutch cover




Ensure that the rubber seal locates all the way around.

Note! To install the transmission, refer to the car model and year.