Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Service Manual page 327

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RELEASE BEARING AND LEVER
CLUTCH SYSTEM
C: INSPECTION
1. RELEASE BEARING
CAUTION:
Since this bearing is grease sealed and is of a
non-lubrication type, do not wash with gaso-
line or any solvent when servicing the clutch.
1) Check the bearing for smooth movement by ap-
plying force in the radial direction.
Radial direction stroke:
1.4 mm (0.055 in)
(A) Bearing case
2) Check the bearing for smooth rotation by apply-
ing pressure in the thrust direction.
(A) Bearing case
3) Check wear and damage of bearing case sur-
face contacting with lever.
2. RELEASE LEVER
1) Check the lever pivot portion and the point of
contact with release bearing case for wear.
S2M1102E
(A) Clutch release lever
(B) Pivot
(C) Clutch release bearing
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