OEM Chrysler Sebring Release Bearing

Chrysler Sebring Release Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Release Bearing
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  Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Release Bearing on Chrysler Sebring?

  A:

  The first step to work on the clutch release bearing and lever is to take out the transaxle from the car. Stand the lever and bearing assembly up vertically along the wall, place your hands in the release lever socket area and pull evenly on both sides to remove the lever from the pivot-stud without using tools. Remove the lever from the bearing thrust plate, being careful not to damage the retaining tabs on the bearing. Look at the bearing, since it is already lubricated and tightly sealed; without immersing it in oil or solvent, the bearing should turn freely with some slight drag. Whenever a bearing is noisy, feels rough or is dry, you should replace the whole bearing unit. If the spring clips on the back of the clutch release lever are bent or damaged, change the releasing lever as well. Should it be required, take out the release lever pivot ball by using slide hammer C-3752 and remover/installer 6891. For installation, if a new release lever pivot ball is needed, attach slide hammer C-3752 and 6891 sliding tool. Once you have cleaned the pieces, grease both of the pivots (the pivot ball pocket in the lever and the lever arms) and then, when preparing to assemble the parts, make sure the bearing's small pegs go between the lever arms. Slide both the bearing and lever assembly onto the input shaft bearing retainer as one piece and snap the clutch release lever onto the pivot ball before you put the transaxle back into position.