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Removing and Installing Guide Sleeve For Clutch Release



Removing and Installing Guide Sleeve For Clutch Release

- Remove transmission.





- Lift out spring (1) and remove release lever (2) with thrust bearing (3).

Installation Notes:




Pack lubricating groove (N) with Molykote Longterm 2.
Coat guides (F) and bearings (L) with Molykote Longterm 2 lightly.
Non-conformance could cause release bearing to seize on guide sleeve.





- Unbolt and remove guide sleeve.

NOTE: Spacer thickness.

Installation Notes:
Install guide sleeve with Loctite No. 573.
Sealing surface must be thoroughly clean and dried of oil.

- Adjust bearing free play to 0.0 - 0.09 mm (0.00 - 0.0035 in) by installing proper thickness of spacer.





- Measure distance (B) from guide sleeve protrusion to inside surface.





- Measure distance (C) from guide sleeve protrusion to outside surface.

EXAMPLE:

B 4.0 mm (0.157 in)
- C 2.6 mm (0.102 in)
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1.4 mm (0.055 in) spacer thickness