Warning: Clutch wear produces asbestos-containing dust that settles on the mechanism components and is extremely harmful to your health. Do not blow it off with compressed air or inhale it. Do not use gasoline or gasoline-containing solvents to clean this dust. Wash the dust into the drain pan with brake system cleaner. After wiping the clutch components with a rag, put the used rag and cleaner in a closed container.
Removal
1. Remove the gearbox from the vehicle (chapter 7 Part A).
2. Remove the thrust bearing retaining pin from the fork and remove the bearing from the gearbox console (see figure).
3. To remove the fork from the shaft, unscrew the bolt of the clutch lever to the shaft. Pull the shaft up through the clutch housing and lift the fork (see Figure 3.4).
Inspection
4. The fork and shaft may show signs of intense wear or metal galling.
5. Check the bearings for damage, wear and cracks. Hold the inner ring of the bearing and rotate the outer ring. If the bearing does not rotate smoothly or makes noise, replace it. When disassembling the clutch, it is recommended to replace the bearing.
Installation
6. When using an old thrust bearing, wipe off the old grease. Do not wash it with solvent, the solvent will ruin the bearing. Fill the cavities and coat the inner surfaces with high-temperature multi-purpose grease.
7. Lubricate the clutch fork bushing, install the fork into the clutch housing and lower the shaft through it into the lower bushing. Install the fork-to-shaft mounting bolt and tighten it to the torque specified in the specification. Lubricate the contact area of the fork with the bearing with high-temperature multi-purpose grease.
8. Place the thrust bearing on the gearbox console, position it relative to the fork so that the bearing ears do not coincide with the vertical axes of the lever rods.
9. To ensure smooth operation of the pressure bearing and shaft, move the clutch release shaft lever by hand.
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