Release Bearing Removal?

[DearmanKE]

hey guys,

 

got my box out, clutch is f@$ked, got a new clutch, it came with a new release bearing so i figure ill replace it while the box is out

 

but i have no idea where to start on removeing the old one from the input shaft of the gearbox?

how is this done?

and also how is the new one put on?

 

thanks

 

ps, its a ke70, 4sp, 4k

[philbey]

Should just have some kind of wire spring clip that holds it onto the clutch fork,

 

Just unclip it and slide it off the input shaft, then drop the new one into place and put the clip back on.

[7shades]

Yeah there's two little wire springs on the bearing holder thingy. Pop them off and it'll slide off the input shaft.... then you gotta smash the old bearing out and tap the new one in.

 

I think thats the go anyway... I'm old and my memory is fuzzy.

[towe001]

I'm old and fuzzy.

The last one i did the bearing just slid off after i removed the clips

[7shades]

Ah yeah depends if the kit came with the whole thrust assembly or just the bearing itself I think, mine didn't. Had to knock it out and then smack the new one in with a big socket

[KE30_KE35_KE55]

Or if you want to do it the nerdy way put the holder in the freezer the new thrust in the oven on about 120 for 15min until golden brown and it will drop straight on no effort.

[philbey]

Nerdy - or EASY! haha.