Release Bearing

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Removing and Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs & Release Bearing

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-- Press the tabs -arrows- together on the backside of the clutch release lever and remove the release bearing -A- out of the clutch release lever.

-- To install, press the release bearing -A- into the clutch release lever until the tabs -arrows- engage.