Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 2577

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 MT-
35, 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-24
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 bearing case sur-
face contacting with lever.
2. RELEASE LEVER
1) Check 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-00136
( A )
CL-00034