Genuine Ram 2500 Release Bearing

Ram 2500 Release Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Bearing-Clutch Release
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  Q: How to remove Pressure Plate,Release Bearing and Clutch Fork on Ram 2500?

  A: To remove the clutch components, begin by raising and securely supporting the vehicle on jack stands. Disconnect the clutch release cylinder from the clutch housing without disconnecting the hydraulic fluid line. Proceed to remove the transmission, leaving the clutch fork and release bearing attached to the clutch housing. To support the clutch disc during removal, insert a clutch alignment tool through the clutch disc hub. Inspect the flywheel and pressure plate for indexing marks; if absent, create your own to ensure proper alignment during installation. Gradually loosen the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts in a criss-cross pattern and remove them along with the pressure plate and clutch disc. Inspect all components, including the flywheel for defects, clutch disc for wear or damage, release bearing for replacement, and pressure plate for wear or damage. Clean the surfaces thoroughly and reinstall the flywheel. Align the clutch disc and pressure plate with an alignment tool and finger-tighten the pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts. Center the clutch disc using the alignment tool, then gradually tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern to the specified torque. Remove the alignment tool, lubricate the release bearing and related parts with high-temperature grease, reinstall the clutch release bearing if removed, and proceed to reinstall the transmission and all previously removed components. Finally, lower the vehicle.