21 51 500 Removing and installing or replacing clutch operator

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRANSMISSION .
When installing a new clutch, you must replace the release bearing.

Installation note:

When replacing the clutch release lever, the ball pin must be replaced as well.

Press wire spring clip (1) through clutch release lever (2).

Remove clutch release lever (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Clip And Clutch Release Lever

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Press in clamps (1) slightly and remove clutch release bearing.

Installation note:

Clean all sliding surfaces on clutch release bearing.

Check for damage and replace if necessary.

Do not grease clutch release lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Release Bearing Clamps

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Installation note:

Check wire spring clip (1) and ball pin (2) for damage and replace if necessary.

Remove wire spring clip (1).

Lightly grease ball pin (2).

Clean the sliding surface of the guide sleeve (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Wire Spring Clip, Ball Pin And Guide Sleeve

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Install the wire spring clip (1) in the release lever (2).

Install clutch release lever.

Fig 4: Identifying Wire Spring Clip On Release Lever

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