Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE






1. Remove the driveline support assembly and the transaxle from the vehicle (with the clutch actuator cylinder). Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Man Tran, Frt Mtd EBTCM/BPMV), or Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Man Tran, Rear Mtd EBTCM/BPMV) in Propeller Shaft, please refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive and Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/
2. Remove the clutch release bearing.
Rotate the bearing in either direction.
The compression spring load will push the release bearing off the end of the clutch actuator cylinder.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






1. Using a clean dry rag, clean the exposed area of the actuator cylinder quill.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use cleaners or chemicals to clean the quill and DO NOT grease the quill.

2. Install the new clutch release bearing to the clutch actuator cylinder.
Firmly push the clutch release bearing into place.
The release bearing will snap over the retainer tab and will be self-retained to the actuator cylinder.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT grease the new clutch release bearing. The new clutch release bearing to be installed is pre-greased.

3. Install the driveline support assembly and the transaxle to the vehicle (with the clutch actuator cylinder). Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Man Tran, Frt Mtd EBTCM/BPMV), or Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Man Tran, Rear Mtd EBTCM/BPMV) in Propeller Shaft, please refer to Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings and Joints/Drive and Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/