RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission and transfer case, if equipped.
2. Remove clutch housing, for NV4500 equipped vehicles.
3. Disconnect release bearing from release fork and remove bearing (Fig. 20).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Inspect bearing slide surface on transmission front bearing retainer. Replace retainer if slide surface is scored, worn or cracked. Inspect release
lever and pivot stud. Be sure stud is secure and in good condition. Be sure fork is not distorted or worn. Replace fork spring clips if bent or
damaged.
1. Lubricate input shaft splines, bearing retainer slide surface, lever pivot ball stud and release lever pivot surface with Mopar high temperature
bearing grease or equivalent.
2. Install release fork and release bearing (Fig. 21) and verify fork and bearing are secured by spring clips. Also be sure that the release fork is
installed properly.
NOTE: The rear side of the release lever has one end with a raised area. This raised area goes toward the slave cylinder side of the transmission.
