Release bearing and lever — removal and installation (Opel Omega A)

1. With the gearbox removed to provide access to the clutch, you can check the release bearing located in the clutch housing (photo).



2. Remove the rubber sealing ring from the clutch housing, remove it from the end of the release lever. Note the direction of the arrow, it should point forward (photo).



3. Slightly move the release lever out of the clutch housing bore until the socket and spring clear the ball-head pin (photo), then pull the bearing and lever off the guide sleeve inside the clutch housing.



4. Separate the bearing from the rollers on the release lever (photo). If necessary, remove the retaining ring and counterweight (photo).







5. Clean the release lever, release bearing and guide sleeve. Note, however, that if the release bearing is to be reused, do not allow solvent to come into contact with it.

6. Apply high temperature grease to the contact surfaces of the ball pin, socket, guide sleeve and bearing race.

7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. After installation, the release lever should be firmly seated on the pin with a spherical head. If necessary, press the fork spring against the release lever to provide additional pressure (photo).