Lincoln 1L8Z-7515-AA Clutch Release Lever Assembly

Dust produced by clutch wear is hazardous to your health. DO NOT blow it out with compressed air and DO NOT inhale it. DO NOT use gasoline or petroleum-based solvents to remove the dust. Brake system cleaner should be used to flush the dust into a drain pan. After the clutch components are wiped clean with a rag, dispose of the contaminated rags and cleaner in a covered, marked container. REMOVAL: Remove the transaxle. Pull the clutch fork off the ballstud and slide the release bearing off the input shaft along with the clutch fork. INSPECTION: Wipe off the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks. Hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure. If the bearing doesn't turn smoothly or if it's noisy or rough, replace it. INSTALLATION: Lightly lubricate the friction surfaces of the release bearing, ballstud, and the input shaft bearing retainer with high-temperature grease. Install the clutch fork and bearing onto the input shaft. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.

To delete the clutch release bearing but on 2013 and later models, the clutch release bearing is belong to the clutch release cylinder and cannot be separated therefore both have to be replaced, transaxle has to be removed firstly. Next, remove the clutch fork from the ballstud and withdraw the release bearing from the input shaft together with the help of the clutch fork. For examination, remove grease and dirt on the bearing using a piece of cloth; do not immerse it in any solvent because it is hermetically sealed for use. Swing the outer part of the bearing while applying force to center of it; if the bearing appears to be stiff or if it is producing unpleasant noises, it must be replaced. Since it is almost impossible to replace the release bearing, it is recommended that it should be changed every time the clutch parts are changed. For installation light coat of high temperature grease should be applied to the friction surface of release bearing, ballstud and input shaft bearing retainer and then simply reverse the steps of the removal procedures and install the clutch fork and bearing to the input shaft.