Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
Release Bearing and LeverREMOVAL
1. Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body.
2 .Remove the clutch release lever from transmission.
3. Put the clutch release bearing in engine side.
4. Remove the clutch release bearing from the clutch cover using flat tip screwdriver.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the release bearing on transmission.
2. Insert the release fork into release bearing tab.
3. Apply grease to the specified points:
^ Spline FX2200 (Part No.000040901)
^ Shaft SUNLIGHT2 (Part No.003602010)
4. Insert the release fork shaft into release fork.
NOTE:
Make sure the cutout portion of release fork shaft contacts spring pin.
5. Tighten the plug.
Tightening torque:
44 N.m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft4b)
6. Move the release fork to ensure that release bearing and release fork move smoothly.
7. Install the transmission assembly.
INSPECTION
RELEASE BEARING
NOTE: 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: 1.6 mm (0.063 inch)
2. Check the bearing for smooth rotation by applying pressure in the thrust direction.
3. Check wear and damage of the bearing case surface contacting with lever.
RELEASE LEVER
1. Check the lever pivot portion and the point of contact with release bearing case for wear.