TM 9-879
51-52
CLUTCH
(8)
Install outer front chain
guard (par.
102).
(9)
Check controls
and
clutch
adjustment.
If
necessary, correct
according to
paragraph 48.
52.
REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH RELEASE
BEARING
(fig.
31).
a. Clutch
release lever acts against a
thrust
bearing and push rod
assembly which actuates clutch releasing disk.
b.
Remove Cluich Release Bearing.
Engage
clutch fully
(foot
pedal
toe down) and
disengage clutch
control
cable end
from slotted
end of
clutch
release
lever.
(1)
Loosen rear
chain guard by
removing
cap screw
which retains
rear chain oil
pipe and secures
front end
of rear drive chain
guard-
to
tr.ansmission countershaft sprocket cover.
(2)
Remove the four nuts which
secure
sprocket cover to
trans-
mission.
(3)
Remove
filler plug.
(4)
Hold
down
starter crank with screwdriver.
(5)
Remove sprocket cover
and
clutch
release lever assembly.
It
may
be
necessary to pry cover off studs.
With cover removed,
clutch
release bearing is exposed.
(6)
Withdraw clutch
release
bearing and
push rod assembly
from
transmission shaft.
c.
Install Clutch Release Bearing.
(1)
Insert push rod with
clutch release
bearing assembly
into
transmission shaft hole, as far as rod will
go. See that
bearing is clean
and well greased.
(2)
Install sprocket cover. Securely
tighten
the
four nuts.
(3)
Install cap screw which secures
rear chain guard
end
and
chain oiler pipe clamp to sprocket cover.
(4)
Engage clutch control cable end
in
slotted end of clutch,
release lever.
(5)
Check
clutch release lever for free
play at end of cable.
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