Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Installing Clutch Release Bearing To Clutch Actuator Cylinder

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

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

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

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.
Install the driveline support assembly and the transaxle to the vehicle (with the clutch actuator cylinder). Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Automatic Transmission) or Driveline Support Assembly Replacement (Manual Transmission) in Propeller Shaft.