Clutch release bearing

PostPost by: martinbrowning » Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:33 pm

Before I put the engine and gearbox back together, can somebody please clarify whether I should put any form of lubrication - white grease for example - on the front face of the release bearing?
Stupid question I know but not as stupid as having to take the whole thing apart again......

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PostPost by: GrUmPyBoDgEr » Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:47 pm

No Grease of any kind required.
Grease should be kept well away from the Clutch.
Will you be fitting a new Bearing or Clutch?
(Sorry if that question sounds daft)
It's worth doing, considering the work needed in taking the Engine out.

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PostPost by: jono » Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:53 pm

The manual recommends a touch of grease on the clutch fork pivot point where it engages with the bearing carrier.
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PostPost by: martinbrowning » Thu Mar 25, 2010 8:46 am

Thanks for the replies - no grease then other than a smidge on the pivot.
John - fitting both new release bearing and clutch set. I agree with you that whenever the engine/gearbox are split it's good sense and practice to replace the whole thing.

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