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Installation Procedure

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.
    Fig 1: Clutch Release Bearing
    G01973186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.