21 51 500 Removing and installing or replacing clutch release unit

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove transmission, see TRANSMISSION (GS6-53BG/DG) or TRANSMISSION (GS6-55BG) .
When installing a new clutch, you must also replace the release bearing.

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

Remove clutch release lever (2).

Fig 1: Spring Wire Clip And Clutch Release Lever

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

Installation:

Clean all sliding surfaces on clutch release bearing.

Check for damage and replace if necessary.

Do not grease clutch release lever.

Fig 2: Retainers

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Installation:

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).

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

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

Install clutch release lever.

Fig 4: Spring Wire Clip And Release Lever

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