Need advice on throwout bearing

RPM427 · 08-27-2002, 11:42 AM

I have been driving my car around for a day or so after I just replaced my clutch with a centerforce dual friction. The clutch pedal is very stiff, much stiffer then I thought it would be. It also feels like it is binding and sticking for a moment. It feels like the throwout bearing is binding. It came pre-lubed and the package said not to add anymore lube. I did not put anything on the bearing retainer, should I have? Can I put some grease on the retainer without removing the tranny agian?

USMC302 · 08-27-2002, 12:36 PM

If you can fit your hand in there you can grease the shaft maybe, but yes, I took some of the grease that cam on it and lubbed the inside of it some more. I have had brand new throwout bearings be bad too., good luck

RPM427 · 08-28-2002, 02:05 PM

Can I use the spray on "white lithium grease", or should I use thick gear lube? I am going to take a look tomorow.

08-27-2002, 11:42 AM	#1
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Need advice on throwout bearing I have been driving my car around for a day or so after I just replaced my clutch with a centerforce dual friction. The clutch pedal is very stiff, much stiffer then I thought it would be. It also feels like it is binding and sticking for a moment. It feels like the throwout bearing is binding. It came pre-lubed and the package said not to add anymore lube. I did not put anything on the bearing retainer, should I have? Can I put some grease on the retainer without removing the tranny agian? __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

08-27-2002, 12:36 PM	#2
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	If you can fit your hand in there you can grease the shaft maybe, but yes, I took some of the grease that cam on it and lubbed the inside of it some more. I have had brand new throwout bearings be bad too., good luck __________________

08-28-2002, 02:05 PM	#3
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Can I use the spray on "white lithium grease", or should I use thick gear lube? I am going to take a look tomorow. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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