Table of contents: Cable controlled clutch ↓ Hydraulically controlled clutch ↓
1. With the transmission removed from the vehicle, proceed as follows according to type.
Cable controlled clutch
2. The release bearing can be removed by removing the release lever to disengage the forks from the spring clamps, or by removing the brackets on each side of the bearing (photo). The bearing can now be removed from the guide sleeve.
3. Mark the release lever relative to the shaft, unscrew the clamp bolt and remove the lever.
4. On 4-cylinder models, remove the bolt that acts as a key on the rear of the clutch housing. The bolt fits into a groove on the end of the tie rod.
5. On all models, note the position of the traction shaft return spring in the clutch housing. The end of the spring is located in a groove or adjacent channel, according to the type of gearbox.
6. Disconnect the return spring from the traction shaft fork (photo).
7. Remove the retaining ring from the end of the traction shaft, remove the rubber bushing (where is there) and a flange bushing (photo).
8. Rotate the tie rod shaft so that the fork is free from the guide sleeve, remove the inner end from the sleeve and remove the shaft from the clutch housing (photo).
9. Clean the release bearing with a dry cloth. Do not wash the bearing in solvent, as this will wash out the lubricant. If the bearing is noisy or excessively worn, replace it.
10. Inspect the tie rod shaft and bushings. Do not remove the inner bushing unless you are installing a new one.
11. Before installing the traction shaft, coat the working surfaces of the bearing with molybdenum grease, check the installation of the return spring on the shaft.
12. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. On 4-cylinder models, the rubber bushing should protrude approximately 18 mm (photo). If a new release lever is installed, adjust its position as shown in Fig. 5.11 (photo). Coat all working surfaces of the bearing with grease, except for the plastic guide bushing.
Hydraulically controlled clutch
13. Remove the release bearing.
14. Loosen and remove the bolt securing the clutch release lever retainer and leaf spring (photo). Remove the retainer and spring, disconnect the clutch release lever.
15. Clean the release bearing. Coat the top of the head inside the clutch housing, all working surfaces of the clutch control lever with molybdenum grease, install the lever and release bearing.
