Checking The Release Bearing Through 02.2008

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Release bearing with loosened plastic ring -1- must be replaced.

Fig 1: Checking Release Bearing With Plastic Ring Attached
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If the running surface -arrow 2- on plastic ring -1- is worn deeper than 0.8 mm, the release bearing -3- must be replaced.