GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Geo 🢒 1997 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Clutch 🢒 Release Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Transaxle Assembly Removal in Manual Transmission.

    2. Object Number: 186602 Size: SH
  2. Remove the clutch release shaft return spring (4) from the clutch release shaft fork (3).
  3. Remove the clutch release bearing pin (1) from the clutch release shaft fork (3) and the clutch release bearing (2) from the transmission input shaft.

    4. Important: DO NOT clean the clutch release bearing with degreaser or solvents. Cleaning the clutch release bearing with degreaser or solvents will damage the bearing seals. Use a clean, dry solvent-free cloth.

  4. Clean the clutch release bearing (2) with a clean, dry solvent-free cloth.
  5. Inspect the clutch release bearing (2) for external damage and smooth rotation. If external damage exists or the bearing does not operate smoothly, replace the clutch release bearing.

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply a thin coat of wheel bearing lubricant GM P/N 1051344, or the equivalent, to the transmission input shaft.

    2. Object Number: 186602 Size: SH
  2. Install the clutch release bearing (2) onto the transmission input shaft; secure the clutch release bearing (2) to the clutch release shaft fork (3) with the clutch release bearing pin (1).
  3. Install the clutch release shaft return spring (4) to the clutch release shaft fork (3).
  4. Install the manual transmission assembly into the vehicle. Refer to Transaxle Assembly Installation in Manual Transmission.