Removal and Installation

Clutch Release Mechanism: Removal and Installation [5M/T]

Removal

1) Remove the manual transmission from the vehicle. Refer to [Transmission Assembly: Removal and Installation from Vehicle] Transmission Assembly Removal and Installation from Vehicle.
2) Remove the release bearing sleeve assembly, holder spring, and withdrawal lever from inside the clutch housing.
3) Remove the dust cover.
4) Remove the retainer spring from the withdrawal lever.
5) Remove the release bearing from release bearing sleeve using suitable tool.






Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

- Install the release bearing to release bearing sleeve using suitable tool, as shown.





- Clean old grease and abrasive materials off the grease application areas.
- Apply grease to the specified points as shown.





- Apply approximately 1 mm (0.04 in) thick coat of clutch sleeve grease to withdrawal lever and holder spring frictional surfaces.
- Apply a coat of clutch sleeve grease to ball pin contact surface of the withdrawal lever and inner slots of the release bearing. The grease surface should be level with the surrounding area.
- Apply a thin coat of clutch sleeve grease to the release bearing frictional surface. After grease application, Install release bearing. Wipe off excess grease forced out during bearing installation.

CAUTION:

- Be careful not to bring any grease into contact with the clutch disc facing, pressure plate surface, or flywheel surface.
- Before installing manual transmission to the vehicle, check that each sliding surface slides smoothly by operating withdrawal lever.