GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Release Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 71484 Size: SH
  1. Remove the driveline support assembly and the transaxle from the vehicle (with the clutch actuator cylinder). Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
  2. Remove the clutch release bearing.
    3. • Rotate the bearing in either direction.
    • The compression spring load will push the release bearing off the end of the clutch actuator cylinder.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71485 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT use cleaners or chemicals to clean the quill and DO NOT grease the quill.

  1. Using a clean dry rag, clean the exposed area of the actuator cylinder quill.

    2. Important: DO NOT grease the new clutch release bearing. The new clutch release bearing to be installed is pre-greased.

  2. Install the new clutch release bearing to the clutch actuator cylinder.
    3. • Firmly push the clutch release bearing into place.
    • The release bearing will snap over the retainer tab and will be self-retained to the actuator cylinder.
  3. Install the driveline support assembly and the transaxle to the vehicle (with the clutch actuator cylinder). Refer to Driveline Support Assembly Replacement in Propeller Shaft.