Subaru Impreza 2003 Service Manual page 2090

CLUTCH SYSTEM
5) Tighten the plug.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 ft-lb)
6) Install the transmission assembly. <Ref. to 5MT-
41, INSTALLATION, Manual Transmission Assem-
bly.>
C: INSPECTION
1. RELEASE BEARING
NOTE:
Since this bearing is grease sealed and is of a non-
lubrication type, do not wash with gasoline 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)
(A) Bearing case
RELEASE BEARING AND LEVER
CL-00031
CL-00032
CL-28
2) Check the bearing for smooth rotation by apply-
ing pressure in the thrust direction.
(A)
(A) Bearing case
3) Check wear and damage of the bearing case
surface contacting with lever.
2. RELEASE LEVER
1) Check the lever pivot portion and the point of
contact with release bearing case for wear.
(B)
(C)
(A) Clutch release lever
(B) Pivot
(C) Clutch release bearing
CL-00160
(A)
CL-00034