Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
4. Set release arm to release shaft by aligning punch marks. Then tighten bolt to (a) 23 Nm (17.0 ft. lbs.)
5. Hook return spring.
6. Apply grease to release shaft arm, then set bearing.
7. Apply small amount of Grease "A" (about 0.1 gram) to input shaft spline and front end as well.
CAUTION: Do not apply grease to sliding portion of release bearing with bearing retainer. Release bearing itself has been lubricated there.