Clutch release mechanism — removal and installation (Renault Espace I)

Release bearing

1. The release bearing can only be removed and installed after the gearbox has been removed. To do this, remove the clutch release fork and remove the bearing (see illustration).



2. Apply a small amount of graphite grease to the clutch release bearing sleeve guide bush and the fork pins. Slide the bearing onto the sleeve and snap clamp A onto the fork (see illustration 4.1).

Clutch release fork

3. To replace the release fork, remove the transmission. The 4-cylinder transmission uses locking pins to secure the release fork to the shaft. The V6 transmission's release fork is secured with a permanent ball-head bolt.

4. When removing the clutch release fork (4-cylinder engine) knock out both locking pins. This is not easy to do. Move the fork as far as possible and knock out the pins. In workshops, a beveled punch is used for this (see illustration). You can use a similar punch. Then remove the clutch release fork shaft from the gearbox.





5. When installing, lubricate the shaft with graphite grease and push it into the gearbox together with the rubber seal.

6. Align the holes in the release fork and the release fork shaft and hammer in new locking pins. The holes for the locking pins are located in the right corner of the release fork shaft and opposite.

7. To remove the clutch release fork on a V6 transmission, the transmission must also be removed. Remove the rubber boot and slide the fork toward the outside of the transmission to release it from the spherical seat. Make alignment marks and remove the fork.

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8. Lubricate the fork with graphite grease and reinstall, paying attention to the position of the spring and the insert (see illustration). Spring 1 is behind cover 2.