Clutch Release Mechanism: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Replace the release bearing if it is seized, damaged, faulty in rotation direction, or has poor alignment.
Replace the withdrawal lever if the contact surface is worn excessively.
Replace the clutch lever if its contact surface is worn excessively.

Fig 1: Checking Clutch Bearing
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