Can you dismantle the throw out bearing to repack it with grease?
08-01-2012, 12:15 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Can you dismantle the throw out bearing to repack it with grease?
I have a clutch in excellent condition, but I do not know if the throw out bearing was replaced when the PO changed the clutch. As I have everything apart I would like to repack the bearing with fresh grease for added longevity. Will removing it from the pressure plate make this job easier or should I just leave it where it is and try to repack it that way?
08-01-2012, 06:20 PM
#5
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Agreed. Throw it away, install a new one, also replace the guide tube.
Kevin
Catellus Engineering
Kevin
Catellus Engineering
08-01-2012, 08:15 PM
#6
Proprietoristicly Refined
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I have a clutch in excellent condition, but I do not know if the throw out bearing was replaced when the PO changed the clutch. As I have everything apart I would like to repack the bearing with fresh grease for added longevity. Will removing it from the pressure plate make this job easier or should I just leave it where it is and try to repack it that way?
bebbetufs,
I have followed you precision rebuild and you should absolutely not repack your TO bearing.
But...............
Its actually very easy to repack.
NOTE
On one side is a very thin aluminum cover--do not damage this dust sheild.
Just get a 32mm socket and punch out the inner hub.
I do not recommend this procedure due to the 20 hours of clutch work required to redo.
John
08-02-2012, 07:34 AM
#7
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks guys.
My clutch was replaced in japan and has barely any wear at all. I do not know if the TO was replaced but the job seems to have been done by thorough mechanics. The TO looks pristine, there is not a single spec of rust on any part of it. The date of clutch replacement was written on the flywheel in beautiful handwriting (English). The guide tube showed minimal wear, but has been replaced along with the pilot bearing. As much as I loathe spending money on replacing things that possibly will last another 60k miles I'm thinking I might as well get a new TO bearing. In that case it will literally be the last original drive line or running gear serviceable part to be replaced on the entire car.
My clutch was replaced in japan and has barely any wear at all. I do not know if the TO was replaced but the job seems to have been done by thorough mechanics. The TO looks pristine, there is not a single spec of rust on any part of it. The date of clutch replacement was written on the flywheel in beautiful handwriting (English). The guide tube showed minimal wear, but has been replaced along with the pilot bearing. As much as I loathe spending money on replacing things that possibly will last another 60k miles I'm thinking I might as well get a new TO bearing. In that case it will literally be the last original drive line or running gear serviceable part to be replaced on the entire car.
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08-02-2012, 06:33 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
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I caved in and ordered a new one....Apart from the return hose from the PS pump and the engine wiring harness there are no more parts to be replaced...most of them probably had many thousands of miles of life left in them and were replaced way way too early. If I had know what I now know they would still be in on the car.
Last edited by bebbetufs; 08-02-2012 at 06:50 PM.
