Removal and installation the clutch release bearing (Opel Vectra A)

Removal

Remove the clutch.



Disconnect the clutch release fork from the clutch release lever.

Pull the clutch release lever upwards out of the clutch housing.

Remove the clutch release fork.



Loosen the screws securing the return spring to the gearbox housing.

Use a screwdriver to remove the dirty gasket from the spring and replace it with a new one.

Installation

Turn the clutch release bearing by hand; if it is difficult to move, replace it.

Lubricate the surfaces mating with the sealing ring with Opel Fett 1948524 (90001825) universal grease.



Press the sealing ring into place using the Opel KM-445 tool (for engines with a volume of 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 l) or KM-518 (for engines with a capacity of 1.8 and 2.0 l). If the specified device is not available, a bushing of the appropriate diameter can be used.



Insert the O-ring (without lubrication) into the groove of the gearbox housing.

Install the pressure spring on the gearbox housing and tighten its mounting screws to a torque of 5 Nm.

Lubricate the sliding surface of the clutch release bearing guide sleeve with a thin layer of universal grease, for example Opel 1948524 (90001825).

Install the clutch release bearing with the clutch release fork and the clutch release lever and tighten the mounting bolts to 35 Nm. Install the clutch in place.