Tranny exorcism successful, ignore last post

[George Selby]

I unbolted the tie rods completely and unbolted the assembly from the power 
steering rack.  With the halfshaft and downpipe previously removed it was 
quite easy (I could get a impact gun in there.)

Once the tie rod ends were removed the tranny slid right out.

Now I'm sure you all are wondering what was keeping the clutch from working 
in my CGT.

Well one of the two springs that retains the release bearing to the release 
arm broke, and the release bearing spun to a point where it wouldn't 
disengage the clutch.  It was spinning a little, though, as the release 
bearing collar (a plastic piece) is covered in grease that has been 
overheated, and the collar is cracked near the base. There is also a broken 
round metal spring washer, I think it might have been part of the release 
bearing.  At least it's not the entire shaft broken as previously suspected.

Anyone know where to get one of these release bearing collars (it's held in 
place by three bolts,) and the spring clip, too.



George Selby
70 F-100 Ranger XLT 400 C6
78 F-150 4x4 400 4 spd
83 Audi Coupe GT
86 Nissan 300ZX
92 Subaru Legacy Wagon AWD
gselby4x4 at earthlink.net