Need help removing throwout bearing
06-23-2008, 12:20 AM
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Need help removing throwout bearing
Have a throwout bearing thats good in a pressure plate with 10,000 miles on it that I'm not using. I want the throwout bearing. Clarks garage says remove the snap ring. I located and removed a snap ring and knocked out part of the bearing but the main bearing part is still in the PP. How the hell do i get it out??? I don't see anymore snap rings anywhere!
06-23-2008, 11:10 AM
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You removed the inner snap ring, which doesn't have to come out. There's an outer snap ring that's a bit of a PITA. What I usually do is turn the pressure plate upside down so it's resting on the throwout bearing (machined side up) - you'll need to put the piece back in that you removed. Stand or kneel on the pressure plate and use a couple of small, flat-bladed screwdrivers to remove the snap ring. It may be easier to have someone stand on it while you remove the snap ring, but you better be familiar with them!
