Genuine Dodge Neon Clutch Fork

Dodge Neon Clutch Fork Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Lever-Clutch Release
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  Q: How do you remove and install Clutch Fork and Release Bearing on Dodge Neon?

  A: Brake fluid must not be allowed to come into contact with paint since it will damage the paintwork. For removal, since it is cumbersome to remove the transaxle for the release bearing replacement, it is recommended that during clutch replacement the release bearing should also be replaced. You should first follow the steps below; the first, remove the cable from the terminal that is negative in the battery. Next, remove the transaxle. With your fingers, make sure that the fork and bearing are at 90 degrees to the input shaft before fixing the spring clip to its position with the needle-nose pliers, but never, ever, use a screwdriver or prybar to cancel the clasp keeping the fork; doing so will damage the spring clip irreparably. Taking the release bearing in your hand, place your other hand on the release fork, pull the stick and remove it from the pivot then slide the release bearing off the input shaft. In order to check, the bearing should be held at the outer race and pressed against the inner race and rotated; if it turns hard or noisy, then it must be replaced even if the surface does not seem damaged. No immerse it in solvent as it is a sealed bearing for life time, clean the bearing surface with a piece of clean cloth and check for damages such as abrasion, rust and cracks. Also look at the release fork for any signs of cracks or bending and when examining the release fork, be careful of the contact areas of the release bearing, clean the pivot ball stud and the stud pocket of the release fork. For installation, it is recommended that the ends of the release fork, the inner diameter of the release bearing and the input shaft are lubricated with high temperature grease. The release bearing must be fitted onto the input shaft, the fingers of the release fork are placed onto the release bearing and pivot ball, the fork is then clipped into position and the spring clip locked onto the slot provided on the release fork. Finally, install the transaxle.