Removal Procedure
- Remove the manual transaxle from the vehicle. Refer to
Transaxle Assembly Removal
in Manual Transmission 5 Speed Suzuki.
- Remove the clutch release shaft return spring (2) from the clutch release shaft fork.
- Remove the clutch release bearing pin from the transaxle input shaft.
- Remove the clutch release bearing (1) from the transaxle input shaft.
Important: Do not clean the clutch release bearing with degreaser or solvents. Cleaning the clutch release bearing with degreaser or solvents damages bearing seals.
- Clean the clutch release bearing with a clean dry solvent free cloth.
- Inspect the clutch release bearing for external damage and smooth rotation. Replace the clutch release bearing if external damage exists or bearings do not operate smoothly.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the clutch release bearing (2) with a thin coat of wheel bearing grease of GM P/N 1051344
or the equivalent.
- Install the clutch release bearing onto the transaxle input shaft (4). Secure the clutch release shaft fork (1) with the clutch release bearing pin.
- Install the clutch release shaft return spring to the clutch release shaft fork.
- Install the transaxle assembly into the vehicle. Refer to
Transaxle Assembly Installation
in Manual Transmission 5 Speed Suzuki.