Clutch Release Mechanism, Servicing

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Fig 1: Identifying Spring & Clutch Release Lever

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The transmission is removed.

-- Unhook the spring -arrow 1-.

-- Remove the clutch release lever -arrow 2- and release bearing.

-- Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 2: 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.