Clutch release mechanism, servicing: Notes
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The following list pertains to Fig 1 .
- Transmission
- Ball stud
- Tightening torque: 25 N.m (18 ft lb)
- Lubricate with MoS2 grease
- O-ring
- Always replace
- Input shaft oil seal
- Removing, see Removing oil seal from guide sleeve
- Installing, see Installing oil seal into guide sleeve
- Guide sleeve
- Lubricate with MoS2 grease in area of release bearing
- Retaining spring
- Attach to clutch release lever
- Mounting bolt
- Tightening torque: 20 N.m (15 ft lb)
- Clutch release lever
- Release bearing
- DO NOT wash bearing (wipe off instead)
- Replace noisy bearings
- Lubricate surfaces that contact clutch release lever with MoS2 grease
- Mounting bolt
- Tightening torque: 20 N.m (15 ft lb)
- Slave cylinder
- Removing and installing, see MASTER CYLINDER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Push rod
- Lubricate end of push rod with MoS2 grease
- Assembly pin
- Secures clutch release lever while installing transmission
- Remove after transmission has been installed
NOTE: A bolt, M8x35, can be used as a substitute if assembly pin -13- is not available.