OEM Dodge Stratus Release Bearing

Dodge Stratus Release Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Release Bearing
  4670026AB
  Q: How to Service and Repair a Release Bearing on Dodge Stratus?

  A:

  The Clutch Release Bearing should be serviced by first removing the transaxle from the vehicle. Hold the lever and bearing assembly where they are aligned, grab the release lever where the stud and pivot stud meet and pull evenly to pop off the pivot/stud without a screwdriver or pry bar. Remove the entire assembly of the fork and bearing thrust plate, without harming the retention tabs on the bearing. Check that the sealed and lubricated bearing is not in contact with any oil or solvent. If you have a smooth effort, light pull and easy operation, your bearing will turn with no problems; if the bearing feels sticky or dry or is noisy, replace it with a brand new bearing. If the two pivot stud spring clips on the Clutch Fork's back are damaged or warped, remove the clutch fork by unscrewing the four screws and replace it with a new one. Do not use lubricant on the Teflon coated pivot ball pocket in the fork when installing it; then clean any dirt or contamination from the inside of the fork and the ball stud to avoid problems. Slide the small pegs on the bearing onto the fork arms and then put the whole assembly on the input shaft retainer. Push the clutch fork onto the pivot ball and fix the transaxle assembly into place.
• Release Bearing
  MR145619
  Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Release Bearing on Dodge Stratus?

  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.