Remove the Throwout Bearing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Throwout Bearing, Guide Sleeve And Release Fork

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the throwout bearing from the guide sleeve and the release fork.

Remove the fork and dust boot

Check that the guide sleeve is not damaged.

If the guide sleeve is worn, has burrs or similar then it must be replaced.