21 51 500 Removing and installing or replacing clutch release unit

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Installation note:

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

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

Remove clutch release lever (2).

Fig 1: Identifying 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 Retainers

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Installation note:

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

Remove spring wire clip (1).

Lightly grease ball pin (2).

Clean sliding surface of guide sleeve (3).

Grease:

Fig 3: Identifying Clip, Guide Sleeve And Ball Pin

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

Install clutch release lever.

Fig 4: Identifying Clip And Release Lever

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