Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair

Release Bearing Replacement

Tools Required
* DT 47513 (DW210-030) Bushing Joint Pipe
* DT 47514 (DW210-040) Bushing Remover/Installer
* J 2619-01 (09930-30102) Sliding Shaft
* 09943-88211 Bushing, Bearing Installer

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
2. Remove the release arm (2).




3. Remove the release bearing.




4. Remove the release shaft and bushing.
5. Remove the No. 2 bushing and the seal using DT 47514 (1) and a hammer.
6. Remove the release shaft (2).




7. Thread the tap (M16 x 1.51) (2) into the bushing.




8. Connect J 2619-01 (2) to the end of DT 47513 (1).
9. Remove the bushing by pulling.

Release Bearing and Shaft Inspection

Bearing Inspection

Perform the following release bearing inspection:




1. Inspect for noisy, worn and damaged release bearing.
2. Inspect for a grabbing rotation of release bearing.
3. Replace the release bearing if necessary.

Shaft Inspection

Perform the following release bearing shaft inspection




1. Inspect for a warped shaft (1).
2. Inspect for a worn fork (2).
3. Replace the shaft if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the release shaft No. 1 bushing using DT 47513 (2), 09943-88211 (1) and a hammer.




2. Install the release shaft.
3. Coat the release shaft and bushing with grease.
4. Install the release shaft No. 2 bushing and seal using DT 47514 (1) and a hammer.




5. Coat the spline of transaxle input shaft with multipurpose grease.
6. Coat the release bearing bore and the connecting of release shaft multi-purpose grease.
7. Install the release bearing.




8. Install the release arm (2).
9. Install the transaxle to the vehicle.