Pontiac 19245400 Bearing Asm,Clutch Release

To remove the component, first disconnect the negative cable from the battery, ensuring that the anti-theft feature of the audio system is disabled if applicable. Next, remove the transmission and then the bell housing. Detach the clutch release fork from the ball stud. Check the bearing by holding its center and spinning the outer portion; if it does not turn smoothly or is noisy, replace it. Clean the bearing and inspect for any damage, wear, or cracks, avoiding immersion in solvent as it is sealed for life. For installation, lightly lubricate the clutch fork ends where they contact the bearing with white lithium grease and pack the inner diameter of the bearing with the same grease. Ensure the release bearing is installed on the clutch fork with both tabs fitting into the bearing recess. Lubricate the clutch release fork ball socket with high-temperature grease and push the fork onto the ball stud until securely seated. Finally, install the bell housing and tighten the bolts to the specified torque, completing the installation by reversing the removal steps and ensuring all bolts are tightened to the specified torque.

The removal begins with disconnecting the negative cable from the battery and then removing the transmission. In case it is a heavy-duty type, the bellhousing should be taken off. The clutch release lever is detached from the ball stud on 1995 and earlier models and then this bearing is removed from the lever. On 1996 and later models, one removes the clutch release cylinder which leads to detachment of the release bearing from it. The inspection process involves holding the center of this bearing and rotating its outer part while applying pressure. If does not turn smoothly or is noisy, replace it with a new one. The bearing should be wiped using clean rag and inspected for damage, wear, cracks etc. The sealed-for-life nature of this part means it should not be immersed in solvent since doing so would ruin it. Installation involves lightly lubricating the release fork groove and inner groove of the bearing with high-temperature grease on 1995 and earlier models. After that, attach the release bearing to clutch lever carefully on these models as well before lubricating its ball socket with high-temperature grease till securely seated on ball stud. Similarly, ensure that you apply some amount of high-temperature grease only at face of release bearing where it contacts pressure plate diaphragm fingers since there is no need for it elsewhere too much greasing can cause slipping as well). For other models equipped with a heavy-duty type transmission, install bell housing tightening bolts to torque (as specified by manufacturer). Furthermore, before installation of the transmission itself put a light coat of grease onto its front bearing retainer here again we are referring to a small area (the size of approximately one credit card); yet an excessive application may result in transmission oil leaks through both input shaft or shifter boot openings if enough substance was used). The remaining procedure will involve putting back all components in their proper positions in reverse order one had previously followed I mean you have to do it the other way round starting from the last step to the first one.

The removal begins with disconnecting the negative cable from the battery and then removing the transmission. In case it is a heavy-duty type, the bellhousing should be taken off. The clutch release lever is detached from the ball stud on 1995 and earlier models and then this bearing is removed from the lever. On 1996 and later models, one removes the clutch release cylinder which leads to detachment of the release bearing from it. The inspection process involves holding the center of this bearing and rotating its outer part while applying pressure. If does not turn smoothly or is noisy, replace it with a new one. The bearing should be wiped using clean rag and inspected for damage, wear, cracks etc. The sealed-for-life nature of this part means it should not be immersed in solvent since doing so would ruin it. Installation involves lightly lubricating the release fork groove and inner groove of the bearing with high-temperature grease on 1995 and earlier models. After that, attach the release bearing to clutch lever carefully on these models as well before lubricating its ball socket with high-temperature grease till securely seated on ball stud. Similarly, ensure that you apply some amount of high-temperature grease only at face of release bearing where it contacts pressure plate diaphragm fingers since there is no need for it elsewhere too much greasing can cause slipping as well). For other models equipped with a heavy-duty type transmission, install bell housing tightening bolts to torque (as specified by manufacturer). Furthermore, before installation of the transmission itself put a light coat of grease onto its front bearing retainer here again we are referring to a small area (the size of approximately one credit card); yet an excessive application may result in transmission oil leaks through both input shaft or shifter boot openings if enough substance was used). The remaining procedure will involve putting back all components in their proper positions in reverse order one had previously followed I mean you have to do it the other way round starting from the last step to the first one.

The clutch disc should be centered using the alignment tool.

The transmission needs to be removed, unless the engine is being taken out for a major overhaul.

The transmission needs to be removed, unless the engine is being taken out for a major overhaul.

To remove the clutch release bearing, start by removing the release cylinder and then the transmission. On certain models, such as the 1994 and 1995 models with four-cylinder engines, the bell housing also needs to be removed.