Clutch Release Bearing: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Clutch Release Bearing

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - RELEASE BEARING

2 - RELEASE FORK

Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with Mopar high temperature bearing grease or equivalent. Apply grease to end of long shank, small diameter flat blade screwdriver. Then insert tool through clutch disc hub to reach bearing.
Lubricate input shaft splines, bearing retainer slide surface, fork pivot and release fork pivot surface.
Install new release bearing (1) and secured to release fork (2). See Fig 1.
Install transmission.