Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G (2001)
Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
Release Bearing Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the manual transmission.
2. Remove the clutch release bearing. Rotate the bearing in either direction. The compression spring load will push the release bearing off the end of
the clutch actuator cylinder.
Installation Procedure
Important: DO NOT use cleaners or chemicals to clean the quill and DO NOT grease the quill.
1. Using a clean dry cloth, clean the exposed area of the actuator cylinder quill.
Important: DO NOT grease the new clutch release bearing. The new clutch release bearing to be installed is pre-greased.
2. Install the new clutch release bearing to the clutch actuator cylinder. Firmly push the clutch release bearing into place. The release bearing will
snap over the retainer tab and will be self-retained to the actuator cylinder.
3. Install the manual transmission.
