lithium grease with a 325°F (163°C) operating tem-
perature, or Roadranger Grease MP-2.
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™
Clutch Release Bearing
Lubrication
If the clutch is equipped with an optional sealed
clutch release bearing
, lubricate the bronze bushing
located between the clutch bearing housing and the
transmission input shaft. Use a pressure-type grease
gun with Meritor Specification 0-661 Lithium Complex
Grease, NLGI Grade 3, and lubricate until grease
flows from the release bearing housing. Depress the
clutch pedal a couple of times before starting the
engine.
If the clutch is equipped with a standard non-sealed
clutch release bearing with a grease fitting
, lubricate
the bearing as follows:
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface. Apply the
parking brakes, and chock the rear tires.
NOTE: Some clutch release bearings are
equipped with a lubrication extension that ex-
tends outside of the clutch housing. It is not
necessary to remove the clutch inspection plate
when the lubrication extension is used.
2.
Remove the clutch inspection plate, if necessary.
See
NOTE: For lubrication of the release bearing,
use Meritor Specification 0-661 Lithium Complex
Grease, NLGI Grade 3.
3.
Wipe any dirt from the grease fitting. See
Using a pressure-type grease gun equipped with
recommended grease, lubricate the bearing until
excess grease purges from the rear of the re-
lease bearing (toward the transmission).
NOTICE
Do not over-lubricate the clutch release bearing.
Over-lubrication could contaminate the clutch in-
ternally, causing clutch slippage and premature
failure. Do not use chassis grease or multipurpose
lubricants.
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2
1.
Sleeve Bushing Contact Point
2.
Yoke Finger Contact Points
Fig. 3, Grease the Contact Points
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2
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1.
Clutch Release Cross-Shaft
2.
Grease Fitting
Fig. 4, Cross-Shaft Grease Fitting, Left-Side
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Fig. 5, Cross-Shaft Grease Fitting, Right-Side
Clutch
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