Release Bearing and Lever: Installation

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NOTE: Apply the specified grease to lubricate to the following points before installation.

Contact surface of lever and pivot
Contact surface of lever and bearing
Transmission main shaft spline
Contact surface of release bearing and transmission case

Grease:

NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent

While pushing the release lever to the pivot and twisting it to both sides, fit the lever spring onto the raised portion of the pivot.
NOTE: Observing from the main case hole, check that the lever spring is installed securely.

Fig 1: Identifying Release Lever
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Install the release bearing and fasten it with two clips.
Install the dust cover.

Fig 2: Release Lever And Dust Cover
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Check the bearing for smooth movement by operating the release lever.
Apply grease to the contact point of the release lever and operating cylinder.
Grease:

NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent
Install the transmission assembly. < Refer to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly. >