S60 T5 L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 53 B5234T3 (2002)
Clutch Release Bearing: Service and Repair
Throw out bearing, replacing
Note! To remove the gearbox, see the relevant procedure.
Removing the clutch cylinder
Remove the rubber seal from the clutch cover. Move it inwards on the pipe towards the clutch cylinder.
Pull out the locking bracket that locks the quick-release connector on the pipe to the junction. The locking bracket sits on the outside of the clutch cover.
Remove the junction: Install a protective plug in the end of the pipe.
Remove the two screws holding clutch cylinder. Remove the cylinder.
Clean the mating surfaces in the clutch cover. Check any leakage from the gearbox.
Note! To replace the primary shaft seal, see Input shaft seal, B5254T2, M58, B5254T2, M56 See: Manual Transmission/Transaxle/Seals and
Gaskets/Service and Repair/Input Shaft Seal.
Checking the clutch slave cylinder and throw out bearing
Clean the clutch cylinder.
Check for signs of wear, play and noise in the throw out bearing. There must be no deep grooves on the flat surface which presses on the clutch.
Check for signs of wear and sealing at the cylinder and protective bellow.
The clutch cylinder and pipe are replaced as complete units.
Installing the clutch cylinder