Clutch release bearing — removal and installation (Renault Scenic 1)

The release bearing should be changed if it is "noisy" or its movement is difficult. It is also recommended to change the release bearing if the car has a sufficiently high mileage; the driven clutch disc needs to be replaced.

Removal

1. Remove the gearbox, see the relevant chapter.

2. Move the release bearing fork to the side and remove the bearing.

3. Remove the rubber boot and release fork by pushing them towards the pressure plate.

Examination

4. Squeeze the release bearing by the housing with your hands and rotate it at the same time. The bearing should rotate easily, otherwise replace it (see illustration).



5. Check the condition and tightness of the seal located behind the release bearing. If necessary, contact the workshop to replace it.

6. Lubricate the release bearing guide with a thin layer of molybdenum grease, such as MOLYKOTE BR.

Caution! Do not apply a large amount of grease. Its excess will be thrown out during engine operation onto the friction lining.

Installation

7. Apply a thin coat of molybdenum grease, such as MOLYKOTE BR, to the clutch release fork.

8. Install the clutch release fork and protective rubber boot.

9. Install the release bearing into the guide and insert the hooks A into the release fork (see illustration).



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10. Lubricate the contact surface of the release bearing to the diaphragm spring of the pressure plate with a thin layer of molybdenum grease, for example, MOLYKOTE BR 2.

11. Install the gearbox.

Caution! After installing the gearbox, the release bearing fork must not be lifted. Otherwise, the A (see illustration 3.9) will slip out of the fork.