How to remove and inspect the clutch release bearing on Ford Ranger?

To remove and inspect the transmission, first, detach it from the vehicle. Inside the clutch housing, twist the release bearing and carrier assembly until resistance is felt, then continue pushing the assembly and preload spring down to disengage the release bearing from the release cylinder. Remove the retaining ring to separate the release bearing from the release cylinder. To check the clutch release bearing, hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure; if it does not turn smoothly or is noisy, replace it. Wipe the bearing with a clean rag and inspect for damage, wear, and cracks, avoiding immersion in solvent as it is sealed for life. For installation, apply a light coat of high-temperature lithium-based grease to the face of the release bearing where it contacts the pressure plate diaphragm fingers, and lubricate the inner bore of the bearing and bearing carrier with lithium-based grease, avoiding petroleum-based grease. Push the release bearing and carrier onto the slave cylinder until it bottoms out, then reinstall the transmission.

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Ford Bearing Assembly - Clutch Release
Part Number: 3C3Z-7548-AA
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- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Bearing Assembly, Hub & Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaces: 1C3Z-7563-BARM, 1C3Z-7563-EARM
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV, 8 Cyl 6.4L Diesel Twin Turbo | 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 5MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission M6HD-W, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Z/F S6-650, 6MT, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV, 8 Cyl 6.4L Diesel Twin Turbo | 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 5MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission M6HD-W, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Z/F S6-650, 6MT, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-450 Super Duty | 1999-2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV, 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel Turbocharged, 8 Cyl 6.4L Diesel Twin Turbo | 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 5MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission M6HD-W, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Z/F S6-650, 6MT, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- F-550 Super Duty | 1999-2010 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel OHV, 8 Cyl 6.0L Diesel Turbocharged, 8 Cyl 6.4L Diesel Twin Turbo | 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 5MT, 6-Speed Manual Transmission M6HD-W, 6-Speed Manual Transmission Z/F S6-650, 6MT, Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: E2TZ7548A
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT
- E-150 | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT, 4MT
- E-250 | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.6L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT
- F-150 | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3MT, 4MT
- F-250 | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.6L | 3MT, 4MT
- F-350 | 1980-1982 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.6L | 4MT
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Part Number: F81Z-7548-AC
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Hub & Bearing, Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F-250 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 7.3L | 5MT, 6MT
- F-350 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 7.3L | 5MT, 6MT
- F-450 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel Turbocharged | 5MT, 6MT
- F-550 Super Duty | 1999-2003 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel Turbocharged | 5MT, 6MT
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Part Number: F7ZZ-7548-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaces: D9ZZ-7548-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- Bronco II | 1984 | 6 Cyl 2.8L | 3AT C5, 4MT, 5MT
- E-150 | 1983-1987 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L Diesel | 3MT, 4MT
- E-250 | 1984 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 1983-1987 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT, 4MT
- F Super Duty | 1990-1993 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel Turbocharged | 5MT, 6MT
- F-150 | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L | 3MT, 4MT, 5MT
- F-250 | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT, 4MT, 5MT
- F-350 | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 4MT, 5MT
- Fairmont | 1980-1982 | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 4MT
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Hub & Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaces: 5S4Z-7548-A
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escape | 2001-2004 | 4 Cyl 2.0L Zetec EFI, 6 Cyl 3.0L DOHC EFI Modular | 5-Speed Manual Transmission, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Two-Wheel Drive (Right Hand Drive)
- Escort | 1997-2003 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 5MT
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- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Fusion | 2006-2012 | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L Duratec HE PFI | 5-Speed Manual Transmission (G5M), 6-Speed Manual Transmission Mazda G6M, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: BEARING ASY - CLUTCH
- Replaced by: F7ZZ-7548-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- Bronco II | 1984 | 6 Cyl 2.8L | 3AT C5, 4MT, 5MT
- E-150 | 1983-1987 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L Diesel | 3MT, 4MT
- E-250 | 1984 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 1983-1987 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT, 4MT
- F Super Duty | 1990-1993 | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel Turbocharged | 5MT, 6MT
- F-150 | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L | 3MT, 4MT, 5MT
- F-250 | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT, 4MT, 5MT
- F-350 | 1983-1993 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 6.9L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 4MT, 5MT
- Mustang | 1990-1998 | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 5MT
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Part Number: FOJY-7548-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Bearing
- Manufacturer Note: 1.9L
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1991-1996 | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 1.9L | 5MT
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Part Number: F75Z-7548-BA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Aerostar | 1993-1994 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 5MT
- Bronco | 1994-1996 | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 5MT
- Explorer | 1993-2001 | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 5MT
- F-150 | 1994-1996 | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- F-250 | 1994-1996 | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- F-350 | 1994-1996 | 8 Cyl 5.8L | 5MT
- Ranger | 2001-2003, 1993-1999 | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 5MT
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Part Number: F2DZ-7548-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Taurus | 1989-1995 | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.2L, 6 Cyl 3.8L | 5MT
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Part Number: F1TZ-7548-C
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Aerostar | 1988-1992 | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 5MT
- Bronco | 1988-1991 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- Bronco II | 1988-1990 | 6 Cyl 2.9L | 4AT A4LD, 4MT, 5MT
- E-150 | 1988-1989 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 5MT
- E-350/E-350 Super Duty | 1988-1989 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 5MT
- Explorer | 1991-1992 | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 5MT
- F-150 | 1988-1991 | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 3MT, 4MT, 5MT
- F-250 | 1988-1991 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 3MT, 4MT, 5MT
- F-350 | 1988-1991 | 6 Cyl 4.9L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L, 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 4MT, 5MT
- Ranger | 1988-1992 | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.9L, 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Bearing Assembly - Clutch Release
Part Number: F1TZ-7548-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Release Bearing
- Replaces: F5TZ-7L596-HA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- F Super Duty | 1990-1997 | 8 Cyl 7.3L Diesel Turbocharged | 5MT, 6MT
- F-250 | 1990-1996 | 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 4MT, 5MT
- F-350 | 1990-1997 | 8 Cyl 7.3L, 8 Cyl 7.5L | 4MT, 5MT
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Part Number: 5S4Z-7548-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release
- Manufacturer Note: CVH 2.0L SOHC
- Replaced by: 1L8Z-7548-AA
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1997-2003 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | 5MT
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Part Number: F2TZ-7548-A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release
- Manufacturer Note: Speed: 5
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Bronco | 1992-1993 | 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4MT, 5MT
- F-150 | 1992-1993 | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- F-250 | 1992-1993 | 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
- F-350 | 1992-1993 | 8 Cyl 5.8L | 4MT, 5MT
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Part Number: E92Z7548B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Probe | 1989-1992 | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 5MT
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Part Number: E92Z7548A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1991-1996 | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 1.9L | 5MT
- Probe | 1989-1992 | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 5MT
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Ford Bearing Assembly Clutch Release
Part Number: E3FZ7548A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release; Release Bearing
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1983-1990 | 4 Cyl 1.6L, 4 Cyl 1.9L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | 4MT, 5MT
- EXP | 1983-1985 | 4 Cyl 1.6L | 4MT, 5MT
- Taurus | 1986-1991 | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.8L | 5MT
- Tempo | 1984-1994 | 4 Cyl 2.0L, 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 4MT, 5MT
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Part Number: 5S4Z-7548-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing Assy - Clutch Release
- Manufacturer Note: ALL CVH GASE ENGINES
Fits the following Ford Models:
- Escort | 1991-1997 | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 1.9L, 4 Cyl 2.0L | 5MT

Ford Release Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Bearing Assy - Clutch Release
F75Z-7548-BA
Q: How to remove and inspect the clutch release bearing on Ford Ranger?
A:
To remove and inspect the transmission, first, detach it from the vehicle. Inside the clutch housing, twist the release bearing and carrier assembly until resistance is felt, then continue pushing the assembly and preload spring down to disengage the release bearing from the release cylinder. Remove the retaining ring to separate the release bearing from the release cylinder. To check the clutch release bearing, hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure; if it does not turn smoothly or is noisy, replace it. Wipe the bearing with a clean rag and inspect for damage, wear, and cracks, avoiding immersion in solvent as it is sealed for life. For installation, apply a light coat of high-temperature lithium-based grease to the face of the release bearing where it contacts the pressure plate diaphragm fingers, and lubricate the inner bore of the bearing and bearing carrier with lithium-based grease, avoiding petroleum-based grease. Push the release bearing and carrier onto the slave cylinder until it bottoms out, then reinstall the transmission.