Fiat Bravo Quiz
Clutch

Removing and installing the release bearing

In this manual: Clutch
Dear Reader — 1Engine — 35Engine lubrication — 3Engine cooling — 10Ignition/spark plugs — 14Fuel system — 10Petrol fuel injection — 13Diesel injection system — 13Exhaust system — 7Clutch — 7Transmission / Gearshift / Automatic Transmission — 5Front Axle — 11Rear axle — 4Steering — 9Wheel alignment — 1Brake system — 22Wheels and tyres — 10Body — 34Heating — 6Electrical system — 39Lighting system — 14Instruments — 7Windscreen wiper system — 8Vehicle care / tools — 6Jump Starting / Towing the Vehicle — 3Jacking up the vehicle — 1Fiat Bravo / Brava Maintenance Schedule — 1Maintenance — 38Wiring diagrams — 5
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The release bearing must be replaced whenever noise occurs when disengaging the clutch or if the bearing is stiff. With high vehicle mileage, it is recommended to replace the bearing as a precaution whenever the clutch is replaced.

Removal

  • Remove the transmission. See page 131.

Ausrücklager aus-und einbauen

  • Unhook the release bearing - 1 - from the release fork - 2 - and pull it off the transmission input shaft.

Check
Prüfen

  • Press the release bearing together while turning it.

    If the bearing runs roughly, install a new bearing.

  • Visually check the transmission oil seal behind the release bearing for leaks; have it replaced by a specialist workshop if necessary.

Installation

  • Coat all bearing and contact surfaces with MoS2 grease.

  • Insert the release bearing and hook it into the bearing fork.

  • Install the transmission, see page 131.

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