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Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: dirtydeedss on July 15, 2007, 09:32:12 PM

When i press my clutch pedal i can hear a almost grinding noise.  Was wondering if anyone has heard this before, im thinking its the throwout bearing. and when I have the pedal pushed in The lever on the tranny starts to mildly shake.  was just wondering if anyone might know what it is before I go tearing it all apart.
derek

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: dirtydeedss on July 15, 2007, 09:57:10 PM

And forgot to mention, I didnt put and grease or oil in or on the bearing, should I have?

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: BUSDADDY on July 15, 2007, 10:17:30 PM

Definiteley sounds like the bearing is bad, could have popped off one of the fingers on the release lever too.

The bearings are sealed and can't be greased.

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: silas on July 15, 2007, 11:45:58 PM

ditto to what busdaddy said.

a little high temp grease on the shaft the throwout bearing rides on could help a bit. and safety wire the clips that hold the bearing to the fork.

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: dirtydeedss on July 16, 2007, 08:29:46 AM

thanks guys

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: dirtydeedss on July 16, 2007, 11:29:21 PM

i replaced the bearing and the noise went away. buut the bearing feels new . could it maybe fell smooth when not under load?

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: BUSDADDY on July 17, 2007, 08:05:38 AM

It could happen, how were the release shaft bushings? Contacting the pressure plate crooked could cause that too.

 

Title: Clutch Noise
Post by: dirtydeedss on July 17, 2007, 08:14:05 AM

they seemed fine the shaft didnt have any movement