upper transmission B bolts to 75 N·m (55 ft.lbs).
Tighten all lower transmission C bolts to 50 N·m (37
ft.lbs.).
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
DESCRIPTION
A conventional release bearing (Fig. 9) is used to
engage and disengage the clutch pressure plate
assembly. The clutch release bearing is mounted on
the transmission front bearing retainer. The bearing
is attached to the release fork, which moves the bear-
ing into contact with the clutch cover diaphragm
spring.
OPERATION
The release bearing is operated by a release fork in
the clutch housing. 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
fingers inward on the fulcrums. This action moves
the pressure plate rearward relieving clamp force on
the disc. Releasing pedal pressure removes clutch
hydraulic pressure. The release bearing then moves
away from the diaphragm spring which allows the
pressure plate to exert clamping force on the clutch
disc.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission. Refer to 21 Transmission
and Transfer Case for procedures.
Fig. 8 Clutch Housing
1 - ENGINE
2 - TRANSMISSION
3 - CLUTCH HOUSING
4 - CLUTCH HOUSING BOLTS
5 - ENGINE
6 - CLUTCH HOUSING
6 - 10
CLUTCH
AN
CLUTCH HOUSING (Continued)