Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN B HO (2006)
Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
Release Bearing Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the manual transmission.
2. Remove the clutch release bearing.
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Rotate the bearing in either direction
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The compression spring load will push the release bearing off the end of the clutch actuator bearing.
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.
2. Install the NEW clutch release bearing to the clutch actuator cylinder.
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Firmly push the clutch release bearing into place.
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The release bearing will snap over the retainer tab and will be self-retained to the actuator cylinder.
3. Install the manual transmission.