Genuine Mazda MX-5 Miata Clutch Release Bearing

Mazda MX-5 Miata Clutch Release Bearing Parts and Q&A

• Release Bearing
  G561-16-510C
  Q: How to properly service and install a clutch release bearing on Mazda MX-5 Miata?

  A:

  NO blowing it out with compressed air and NO breathing it in. When cleaning the dust, do not use gasoline or petroleum-based solvents, use brake system cleaner instead and blow the dust into a drain pan. Wipe the clutch parts off using rag after which the contaminated rags and cleaner should be disposed in a labeled and covered container. Start by unplugging the negative cable of the battery and then take off the transmission. The second step is to release the clutch release lever off the ball stud and then to pull the bearing off the lever by pulling on the retention spring and sliding the bearing tangs off. To check, gripping the bearing by the outer race, rotate the inner one, apply pressure; in case it does not rotate easily or is noisy, change the bearing/hub. Wipe the bearing with clean rag and inspect for damages, wear and cracks, but do not place the bearing in solvent since it is closed forever. There should also be checking of the release lever, whether it has cracks, bends and checking of the release lever boot whether it is deteriorated or not and replacing it with a new one where necessary. To install, grease the inner groove of the release bearing with high temperature grease and use a light coating on transmission input shaft splines and front bearing retainer. Moisten the release lever ball socket and ends of the lever with high temperature grease and fasten the release bearing to the release lever. Place the release bearing on the transmission input shaft front bearing retainer and pass the end of the release lever through the opening on the clutch housing and make sure that the release lever has been firmly seated on the ball stud. Lubricate the socket of the release cylinder pushrod in the release lever by applying a high-temperature grease and a light coating over the face of the release bearing on which the fingers of the pressure plate diaphragm contact. The process of installation can be completed by simply reversing the uninstallation process.