1990 Throw out bearing
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1990 Throw out bearing
Does anyone have a diagram of how this thing goes in? I have two different ones, and one looks pretty simple, but the other looks very complicated. Is it just a typical install with the bearing going into the fork and resting on the pivot ball (the fork i mean)? Is there a part i'm missing? i have a 6 speed! Was there a 5 speed in this car for this year? The lady at the parts counter at chevy said there was, but i don't know enough about them. Thanks!!
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Does anyone have a diagram of how this thing goes in? I have two different ones, and one looks pretty simple, but the other looks very complicated. Is it just a typical install with the bearing going into the fork and resting on the pivot ball (the fork i mean)? Is there a part i'm missing? i have a 6 speed! Was there a 5 speed in this car for this year? The lady at the parts counter at chevy said there was, but i don't know enough about them. Thanks!!
Im assuming you are doing a clutch change. If so, heed my advice.
You may be better off re-using your OEM throwout bearing.
ACDelco has contracted these out to CHINA and the new ones are much sloppier (wobbling in its sleeve) and more prone to breakage than the ones that GM installed in our car.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Pretty typical, except the bearing pulls on the pressure plate instead of pushing.
T/O bearing slips in from the frontside of the pressure plate spring and the clip goes on the back to hold it in.
T/O bearing slips in from the frontside of the pressure plate spring and the clip goes on the back to hold it in.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
I know this doesnt answer your question, but....
Im assuming you are doing a clutch change. If so, heed my advice.
You may be better off re-using your OEM throwout bearing.
ACDelco has contracted these out to CHINA and the new ones are much sloppier (wobbling in its sleeve) and more prone to breakage than the ones that GM installed in our car.
Im assuming you are doing a clutch change. If so, heed my advice.
You may be better off re-using your OEM throwout bearing.
ACDelco has contracted these out to CHINA and the new ones are much sloppier (wobbling in its sleeve) and more prone to breakage than the ones that GM installed in our car.
At the very least, inspect the thin flange on the t/o bearing for cracks from manufacture.
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