Release Bearing And Lever

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Fig 1: Release Bearing & Lever

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

1 - RELEASE BEARING

2 - LEVER

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The pivot ball pocket in the lever, as well as the lever arms should be lubricated with grease prior to installation.
Assemble the lever to the bearing. The small pegs on the bearing must go over the lever arms.
Slide the bearing (1) and lever assembly (2) onto the input shaft bearing retainer, as a unit. See Fig 1.
Snap the clutch release lever onto the pivot ball.
Reinstall transaxle assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .