Subaru Legacy 2004 Service Manual page 2735

CLUTCH SYSTEM
4. Release Bearing and Lever
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle
body.
<Ref. to 5MT-31, REMOVAL, Manual Transmis-
sion Assembly.>
2) Remove the two clips from clutch release lever
and remove the release bearing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to deform the clips.
3) Remove the dust cover.
( A )
( B )
(A) Clutch release lever
(B) Dust cover
4) Remove the lever spring from pivot with a screw-
driver by accessing it through the clutch housing re-
lease lever hole. Then remove the release lever.
( B )
(A) Clutch release lever
(B) Screwdriver
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Before or during installation, lubricate the following
points with a light coat of grease.
• Contact surface of lever and pivot
• Contact surface of lever and bearing
• Transmission main shaft spline (Use grease con-
taining molybdenum disulphide.)
1) While pushing the release lever to pivot and
twisting it to both sides, fit the lever spring onto the
constricted portion of pivot.
Release Bearing and Lever
CL-00023
( A )
CL-00024
CL-18
NOTE:
• Apply grease (SUNLIGHT
003602010) to the contact point of release lever
and operating cylinder.
• Observing from main case hole, check that the
lever spring is installed securely.
(A) Release lever
2) Place the release bearing and fasten it with two
clips.
3) Install the dust cover.
( A )
( B )
(A) Release lever
(B) Dust cover
4) Check smooth movement of bearing with operat-
ing release lever.
5) Install the transmission assembly.
<Ref. to 5MT-33, INSTALLATION, Manual Trans-
mission Assembly.>
C: INSPECTION
1. RELEASE BEARING
NOTE:
Since this bearing is grease-sealed and non-lubri-
cation type, do not wash with gasoline or any sol-
vent when servicing the clutch.
2: Part No.
( A )
CL-00026
CL-00023