Release Bearing - Hudson 1953 Jet Mechanical Procedure Manual

79 CLUTCH
FIGURE 11
4. Place the Lever Height Gauge J-5490-1 on the
Gauge plate hub with the height gauge offset
down, Figure 12.
FIGURE 12
5. Adjust the release levers until they just contact
the lower surface of the lever height gauge.
Tightening the eyebolt nuts will raise the levers
and loosening them will lower the levers. Oper-
ate the levers several times and recheck heights.
6. After rechecking the lever heights to verify
their setting stake the eyebolt nuts with a dull
punch and a hammer, Figure 13.
7. Remove the clutch assembly from the fixture.
Always handle the Plate Gauge with care to
prevent damage.
FIGURE 13
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
The clutch release mechanism Figure 6 consists of
the clutch throw-out lever (5) pivot (16) and linkage.
The inner end of the throw-out lever contacts the
flange of the throw-out collar. The clutch throw-out or
release bearing fits over the inner end of the collar
assembly and contacts the release levers when the
clutch pedal is partially depressed, Figure 14.
FIGURE 14
The clutch release bearing is lubricated and s e ale
d during manufacture. It should never be washed in
gasoline or solvents. Solvents entering the bearing will
dissolve the lubricant.
Check the bearing for roughness and wear. If found
defective press the old bearing off the clutch collar and
replace with a new bearing.