Lubrication of the Eaton Fuller Clutch Release Bearing
If the vehicle is not equipped with a maintenance-free sealed clutch release bearing, lubricate the bearing as follows:
- Park the vehicle on a level surface. Apply the parking brakes, and chock the rear tires.
- Remove the clutch inspection plate.
- Wipe the dirt away from the grease fitting. See Fig.. Use a low-pressure-type
grease gun equipped with the recommended grease, and lubricate the
bearing until excess grease purges from the rear of the release bearing
(toward the transmission).
Note: Some clutch release bearings are equipped with a lubrication extension that protrudes from the clutch housing.
Fig. 1, Release Bearing Grease Fitting
- Wipe off excess grease and apply it to both the yoke finger
and sleeve bushing contact points. See Fig..
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Release Bearing
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Sleeve Bushing Contact Point
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Yoke Finger Contact Points
Fig. 2, Grease the Contact Points
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- Install the clutch inspection plate.
Note: For lubricating the release bearing, Eaton Fuller recommends a lithium-base grease that can operate up to at least 325°F (163·C) and meets the NLGI grade two or three specification.
Notice: Do not over-lubricate the clutch release bearing. Over-lubrication could contaminate the clutch internally, causing clutch slippage and premature failure. Do not use chassis grease or multipurpose lubricants.