Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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REMOVAL (1) Remove the transaxle from the vehicle. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/T350 MAN- (2) Move the lever and bearing assembly (Fig. 9) to a vertical in-line position. Grasp the release lever (3) As a unit, remove the lever from the bearing thrust plate. Be careful not to damage retention tabs (4) Examine the condition of the bearing. It is pre-lubricated and sealed and should not be (5) The bearing should turn smoothly when held in the hand under a light thrust load. A light drag (6) Check the condition of the pivot stud spring clips on the back side of the clutch release lever. If NOTE: Remove release lever pivot ball only if (7) Remove pivot ball using slide hammer C-3752 and remover/installer 6891 (Fig. 10). INSTALLATION (1) If removed, install new release lever pivot ball(s) using slide hammer C-3752 and remover/in- (2) The pivot ball pocket in the lever, as well as the lever arms should be lubricated with grease prior (3) Assemble the lever to the bearing. The small pegs on the bearing must go over the lever arms. (4) Slide the bearing and lever assembly onto the input shaft bearing retainer, as a unit (Fig. 9). (5) Snap the clutch release lever onto the pivot ball. (6) Reinstall transaxle assembly. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/T350 MANUAL - INSTALLATION) Fig. 9 Clutch Release Lever and Bearing 1 - LEVER Fig. 10 Pivot Ball Removal/Installation 1 - C-3752 SLIDE HAMMER JR CLUTCH 6 - 9 CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AND LEVER (Continued) |