Installing Release Bearing

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The sliding surface of the release bearing has irregular slots. This is not a defect.

Fig 1: Locating Release Bearing Slot
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Fig 2: Identifying Release Bearing And Clutch Assembly
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No.	Designation	Number	Notes
-1-	Snap ring	1	Ensure correct seating.
-2-	Thrust washer	1	Engage twist lock in the cutout of a diaphragm spring tongue.
-3-	Release bearing	1	Do not wash out or grease, just dry-wipe.
-4-	Spring washer	1	Fit in correct position
-5-	Spacer	1
-6-	Pressure plate	1	Check for signs of wear and replace if necessary.

Fit spacer -5- and spring washer -4- on release bearing -3- . Ensure that the spring washer is seated correctly.

Fig 3: Locating Spring Washer
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Engage release bearing with lugs (twist lock) in the cut-out between the tongues of the diaphragm spring.
Fit release bearing and press pressure plate -6- down using a suitable pressure piece (e.g. a block of hardwood) until the circlip -1- can be fitted.