Honda 22810-RPN-003 Bearing, Clutch Release

Remove the transaxle. Remove the rubber boot from the clutch fork. Use a pair of pliers to squeeze the spring clip and pull the clutch fork off the ballstud. Slide the release bearing off the input shaft along with the clutch fork. Wipe off the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear and cracks. Don't immerse the bearing in solvent - it's sealed for life and immersion in solvent will ruin it. Hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure. If the bearing doesn't turn smoothly or if it's noisy or rough, replace it. Considering the difficulty involved with replacing the release bearing, we recommend replacing the release bearing whenever the clutch components are replaced. Lightly lubricate the friction surfaces of the release bearing, ballstud and the input shaft bearing retainer with high-temperature grease. Install the clutch fork and bearing onto the input shaft. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.