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CLUTCH
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
AND LEVER
DESCRIPTION
A conventional release bearing is used to engage
and disengage the clutch pressure plate. The clutch
release bearing is mounted on the transaxle front
bearing retainer. The bearing is attached to and oper-
ated by the release lever (Fig. 16) (Fig. 17), which
moves the bearing into contact with the clutch cover
diaphragm spring.
Fig. 16 Clutch Release Bearing and Lever—Typical
1 - RELEASE BEARING
2 - RELEASE LEVER
OPERATION
The release bearing is operated by the release lever
(Fig. 16) (Fig. 17). Slave cylinder force causes the
release lever to move the release bearing into contact
with the diaphragm spring. As additional force is
applied, the bearing presses the diaphragm spring fin-
gers inward on the fulcrums. This action moves the
pressure plate rearward, relieving clamping force on the
clutch disc. Releasing pedal pressure removes clutch
hydraulic pressure. The release bearing then moves
away from the diaphragm spring which allows the pres-
sure plate to exert clamping force on the clutch disc.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - T350 EQUIPPED MODELS
(1) Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. (Refer
to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/T350 MAN-
UAL - REMOVAL)
Fig. 17 Clutch Release Bearing and Lever (2.7L/
1 - RELEASE LEVER
2 - RELEASE BEARING
(2) Move the lever and bearing assembly (Fig. 18)
to a vertical in-line position. Grasp the release lever
with two hands in the pivot stud socket area. Pull
with even pressure and the lever will pop off the piv-
ot–stud. Do not use a screwdriver or pry bar to pop
off the lever. This may damage the spring clip on the
lever.
Fig. 18 Clutch Release Bearing and Lever
1 - RELEASE BEARING
2 - RELEASE LEVER
T850)
JR
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