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Old 02-04-2008, 08:51 PM
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I have a used clutch release fork that I plan to clean and install in my car. My question is how does one replace the bearings in the fork? Are the pressed in and out?
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Yes they are pressed in and out.
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PorscheDoc, assume pressing them in/out with a similar sized socket and a hammer is not a wise idea. Am I correct this would be better accomplished at the local shop that can use a press?
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PorscheDoc, assume pressing them in/out with a similar sized socket and a hammer is not a wise idea. Am I correct this would be better accomplished at the local shop that can use a press?
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Ideally they should be done with a press, but I can't say that I haven't done them in the past with a hammer and socket with no adverse effects.
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I used a vice and a socket. I used the vise as a press. It does not take that much force to get them out.
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Smokie, Thanks for the input. The vice seems much mor controlable than the hamer method
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ive done quite a few w/ a hammer and a socket just slightly smaller. Works great just make sure they are lined up square when you go to put them back in w/ a rubber mallet.
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yeah the clutch forks are pretty resilient, using a hammer to knock em about should work fine
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I also used the vice to reinstall the new bearings. As stated above make sure the bearings are square before removal and installation.
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