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Chevrolet Colorado Bearing Kit,Clutch Release
Part Number: 24264178$66.90 MSRP: $198.84You Save: $131.94 (67%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet Colorado Release Bearing
The Chevrolet Colorado Release Bearing allows the driver to interrupt engine torque from the gearbox anytime the clutch pedal is applied. This allows for clean gear changes. It is placed on the clutch housing and moves along a hollow shaft. The fork pushes it via hydraulic pressure or a cable, pushing the pressure plate springs and moving the disc away from the flywheel, so that the flow of power stops until the gears change. Once the pedal is released, the bearing withdraws and the drivetrain reconnects immediately. Within Chevrolet manual drivetrains, two actuation styles have been found: cable-driven units in earlier Colorado pickups and fully hydraulic assemblies in later trucks. Both share the same thrust bearing core, though they differ in the way that foot pressure is transmitted to the Release Bearing. Hydraulic designs self-adjust and provide a more delicate pedal feel, while the cable layouts require periodic adjustment and can become out of alignment, accelerating the wear of the Release Bearing. Common failure clues are rattling or growling noises, vibrations in the pedals, stiff engagement, and grinding during shifts, all of which indicate worn rollers or lubrication in the Release Bearing. Ignoring these indicators could cause other parts of the clutch to suffer damage and leave the Colorado stranded. When replacement is needed, matching factory thickness keeps the new Release Bearing centered so that the Chevrolet clutch system can return to smooth operation.
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Chevrolet Colorado Release Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove and install Clutch Disc,Pressure Plate and Release Bearing on Chevrolet Colorado?A:The assumption for working on a clutch system is that the engine will remain in place and access to clutch components will be through removal of the transmission. For cases where the engine or transmission has been removed, it is advisable that unless they are new or in nearly perfect condition, replacing the clutch components which are relatively low-cost is recommended because it could be cheaper than accessing them.To start off, the transmission is taken out of the vehicle supporting an engine. Engine hoists or support fixtures can assist, but if one uses a jack beneath an engine, he or she should put a piece of wood between jack and oil pan to distribute load. At that time, leave the clutch release bearing assembly attached to the transmission. As we remove the clutch disc,a clutch alignment tool is put through its hub.The flywheel and pressure plate should be carefully inspected for indexing marks or marked manually for alignment purposes. The pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts are loosened in a criss-cross pattern, and after relieving all spring pressure, remove the bolts, pressure plate, and clutch disc from there. Inspection includes checking for defects and imperfections on the flywheel; inspecting pilot bushing; examining lining of clutch disc for wear/damage; replacing release bearing; evaluating pressure plate for excessive wear, damage or distortion. Light glazing can be removed from pressure plate friction surface using sandpaper or emery cloth. The installation steps involve cleaning up flywheel and pressure plate surfaces with brake system cleaner; positioning clutch disc as well as pressure plate against flywheel; centering cluch disc with an alignmet tool ; tightening gradually pressure plat-to-fly wheel bolts in a crosswise manner; lubricating release bearing face with high temperature grease; finally installing clutch release bearing, transmission and all previously removed components while observing correct torque specifications and bleeding hydraulic system of clutch.
