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25–02 Clutch Release Cross-
Shaft Lubrication
The clutch release cross-shaft is equipped with two
grease fittings in the transmission clutch housing.
See
Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 . Wipe any dirt from the grease
fittings, then lubricate with multipurpose chassis
grease.
25–03 Sleeve Assembly Bronze
Bushing Lubrication
Vehicles equipped with the sealed clutch-release
bearing have a lubrication extension outside of the
clutch housing. This extension is needed to provide
lubrication to the bronze bushing located between
the clutch bearing housing and the transmission input
shaft. Use a pressure-type grease gun equipped with
high-temperature grease only, and lubricate until
grease flows from the release bearing housing. De-
press the clutch pedal a couple of times before start-
ing the engine.
25–04 Meritor Clutch Release
Bearing Lubrication
The standard clutch release bearing is sealed, and
does not require lubrication. If the vehicle is
equipped with an optional 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.
2. Remove the clutch inspection plate.
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.
NOTE: For lubrication of the release bearing,
Meritor recommends a lithium-base high-
temperature grease that meets the NLGI grade
three specification.
3. Wipe any dirt away from the grease fitting. See
Fig. 1 . Use a pressure-type grease gun
equipped with the recommended grease, and
lubricate the bearing until excess grease purges
from the rear of the release bearing (toward the
transmission).
CAUTION
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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1. Clutch Release Cross-Shaft
2. Grease Fitting
Fig. 3, Cross-Shaft Grease Fitting, Left-Side
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Fig. 4, Cross-Shaft Grease Fitting, Right-Side
Clutch
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