Meritor LitePedal™ Clutch Release Bearing Lubrication
If the clutch is equipped with an optional sealed clutch release bearing, lubricate the bronze bushing located between the clutch bearing housing and the transmission input shaft. Use a pressure-type grease gun with Meritor Specification 0-661 Lithium Complex Grease, NLGI Grade 3, and lubricate until grease flows from the release bearing housing. Depress the clutch pedal a couple of times before starting the engine.
If the clutch is equipped with a standard non-sealed clutch release bearing with a grease fitting, 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, if necessary. See Fig. .
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Clutch Inspection Plate
Fig. 1, Clutch Inspection Plate
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- Wipe any dirt from the grease fitting. See Fig. . Using a pressure-type
grease gun equipped with recommended grease, lubricate the bearing
until excess grease purges from the rear of the release bearing (toward
the transmission).
Fig. 2, 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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Sleeve Bushing Contact Point
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Yoke Finger Contact Points
Fig. 3, Grease the Contact Points
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- Install the clutch inspection plate, if removed.
Note: Some clutch release bearings are equipped with a lubrication extension that extends outside of the clutch housing. It is not necessary to remove the clutch inspection plate when the lubrication extension is used.
Note: For lubrication of the release bearing, use Meritor Specification 0-661 Lithium Complex Grease, NLGI Grade 3.
Note: 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.