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Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair


WM 304719 Removing and installing guide sleeve

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove transmission. -> 343519 Removing and installing transmission - section on "Removing" 343519 Removing and installing transmission

Removing guide sleeve

1. Remove release lever and release bearing.





Release mechanism

2. Unscrew fastening screws for guide sleeve and pull off guide sleeve.





Guide sleeve

Removing guide sleeve

1. Remove release lever and release bearing.





Release mechanism

2. Unscrew retaining screws for tab washer.





Tab washer

3. Pull off guide sleeve.





Pulling off guide sleeve

Installing guide sleeve

1. Fit guide sleeve and apply a thin coat of Optimol MP3.





Fitting guide sleeve

2. Screwing in retaining screws for tab washer.





Tab washer





3. Fit release lever and release bearing.





Release mechanism

Installing guide sleeve

1. Fit guide sleeve and apply a thin coat of Optimol MP3.





Guide sleeve





2. Fit release lever and release bearing.





Release mechanism

Subsequent work

1. Install transmission. -> 343519 Removing and installing transmission - section on "Installing" 343519 Removing and installing transmission