Releasing the Throwout Bearing from a Pull-Type Pressure Plate

This style pressure plate seems like major hassle but it isn't. The hassle is not knowing what you're doing. This video will give a few tips on how to release the throwout bearing from the pressure plate. This example is a from a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a V6.

[@olskool501]

Retired GM technician here I want to thank you so much for the clear information you have here. I fought with this damn thing for a couple of of hours before I looked up your video. When you said bolt the trans back up I knew I was on the right road from there. ✌️💯👍

[@mikelaughlin1295]

I’ve watched several videos on how to release this bearing and this, by far, is the best at discribing how to do it and how it actually works, thanks

[@busterjazmin]

Your video saved my life, After 1.5 days and no help the motor is out in under five minutes. Tried to put motor back on bell housing and couldn't so I disconnected slave cylinder said what the heck put screw driver up anyways and "click" it disconnected. Wish i could buy you a beer.

[@denisemcdonnell7512]

Thank you ...you saved two peoples lives...lol you covered every step of the way ...thank you thank you thank you

[@paulfoltz681]

You absolutely saved me! I have a 1994 Nissan Skyline GTR and failed to release the throw out bearing prior to trying ti pull the transmission from the motor and struggled with it for an hour before finding your video. Thank you!

[@tristantownsend2580]

Thanks man! I was in the barn from 1am to about 730am before I gave up trying to separate the motor and trans in my eclipse. I owe you!

[@SilverEntity]

Wow thank you! I've been stuck on this exactly as you described for more hours than I even know, all because I didn't release the bearing.

[@287oscar]

Thank you sir, you are a legend for sharing this.

[@jimsankey495]

You must have made this video about me, fantastic stuff , thank you best explanations.

[@adamschaafsma5839]

Thank you so much for this, it was just what I was looking for. 2003 WRX is a pull type and I was pulling on the transmission and it was not coming out. One I put the screw driver next to that collar and moved the fork back I heard a pop and it was free! Thanks a ton!!!

[@kaosdude85]

this method was helpful on my Evo 8 thanks

[@edmilsondias9463]

thanks for the video, it helped me a lot in my work, congratulations for the explanation.

[@Alientraveler003]

Took long but it’s awesomely said

[@terrencerampersad8188]

Thank u very much very detailed vid gonna replace my throw out bearing this weekend and was wondering about this

[@nateterry7098]

Sir, thank you so much for your help!

[@46oldboy]

Thank you for some very good tips. Cheers my friend

[@Bubby999.]

Thank you so much , good explanation

[@carjockey1776]

Excellent very helpful thank you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@polarbear111000]

Great video. I'm going to be changing out my clutch on my S2000 starting tonight, and it has a similar "pull type" release bearing. The nice thing about the S2000, however, is that all you need to do is pull the fork towards you to get it to let go of the release bearing :) That bad part is trying to get access to the top starter bolt, and the other bolts on the top of the transmission to get it out. You literally have to lower the engine sub frame to gain access and use 24" and 30" extensions to access the bolts............argggg...........I can predict the frustration.............

[@jerryodwyer5747]

Thank you, very well explained.

[@ezza200]

That was super helpful. Thanks.

[@JBurford]

This also works on Magna's or Diamantes. Most cars with the mitsubishi FWD gearboxes.

[@joseadame3441]

Gracias por subir videos asi donde explique con mas detalle muchas gracias x compartir su conosimiento

[@wendellrivens6373]

Helps out tons!!

[@pastytit]

Good tutorial. Thanks.

[@davidcarrow8923]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I wish I would have seen your video a month ago!!! LOL

[@themeeke]

Thank you kindly :)I'm doing a manual LSD conversion on a mates Ralliart magna #53 but couldn't get the clip to release, did the screwdriver twist from the bottom but have distorted it release as you said, going to have to remove the distributor to get decent access to the top but should work, fingers crossed

[@pirihern9329]

Great info, even though I don't have tbis type of clutch. I have a 2006 subaru sti that I'm working on. Bad clutch release bearing.

[@DQ81]

Good vid. I'm working on a car with a similar, if not identical setup. Are you familiar with Subaru's version of this system. My key problems are two fold: 1 the brand new kit's bearing and the old bearing seem to have no spring in them like yours for instancel. They have similar play but nothing keeping them from "flopping" back and forth. As a result the fork tends to flop back and forth. 2: I'm having some weird clutch issues that I'm worried are related to this after replacing the clutch. First few clutch operations are fine, then (especially when driven hard) the clutch grabs deeper and deeper in the line of travel. Almost as if the fork is not making contact with the slave cylinder (which sits pretty far out to my eye). Fluids flushed and bled. No leaks. Any ideas? Much apreceated. Should the throwout bearing be "springloaded" like yours on my Subaru? 99 Forester turbo S EDM. cheers

[@markuscintron7030]

This was very helpful, however I still can’t get it out of my Chrysler Sebring v6. It has the same style if not the same transmission as the eclipse. It looks like the spring washer is stretch. If it’s pushed firmly will it still come out regardless. I’m in dire need of help here. There’s limited space, however I can fit screwdrivers in to press the bearing and pry but it just won’t disengage. I did this last step as well.

[@WeekendBuilt]

Thank you!

[@chevymac07abl]

so when you put the transmission back in on the eclipse it should click to let you know it's good??

[@ssss-df5qz]

I remember on my old Citroen Relay I had to make an access hole in the box to get the bearing released.

[@003geclipse]

i just did a clutch on my 2000 eclipse and found it was easier to put the screw driver through the fork hole. this way i was able to pull on the fork and see that the screw driver was pushing down on the ring. plus there's more room since the hole is bigger.

[@dodgemanlife]

do you have a video on how the trans comes out of the eclipse I have a 06

[@Hunter-ic3nf]

is it possible to free if up without having to pull the whole gearbox out?

[@mooshoe15]

What part number for clutch did u use.. I'm doing it in a chrysler serbing which is all the exact same.. I got the kit but bolting it on the pressure plate is not tight to the clutch plates

[@SSGYael]

Hey I have a question... I was driving my EVO when I heard something snap. I had the car towed home and when I check where the clutch fork is at I noticed that the fork is sitting in the position as if it was released. The clutch slave doesnt even reach it. What could it be?

[@johncostley6526]

How do i change the pull out bearing on that exact transmission

[@user-hq7ff6kx6b]

Hello, thanks for the video. I have Fiat Bravo 2 1.6 multijet 105hp. From 1-2 weeks I have an issue with the clutch - when I am going on first and reverse gear the car is vibrating and annoying rasping sound is heard on the front of the car. Sometimes I am not even able to shift the gears and when I turn off the car and pump the clutch and then the car start shifting and driving off without vibrations. Could it be a problem with the clutch release bearing? Or because of old brake fluid and air in the system? Thanks in advance!

[@grizzy909]

While it's still connected to the engine, does it nd to be in neutral or 1st, While pushing that ring in?

[@omarhernandez4515]

would this work for a mitsubishi eclipse 2000 ?

[@davidgibson646]

omg just took the gearbox off my ten wheeler isuzu dump truck and it has the same type of pressure plate ,it was the first time i saw that type ,i literally pulled the whole bearing through the pressure plate, i hope i didn't do any damage .

[@kimvo82]

So like instal everything but when i pull the clutch fork back it wont clip back in do i have to drop the transmission down?

[@CarlosGarcia-tq6do]

Thanks !!

[@almaraath5469]

Thanks

[@psingh2989]

Legend

[@justinwilson3047]

I was working all night clutch and it is not going to good but it 11:35 am morning and I still going to take me all day

[@tonyb392]

Good video, but mine would not release. Sledgehammer to the trans worked. Even after I had the clutch on my bench, it would not release. Car is going to the junkyard. F Eclipses.

[@benmsaba]

Was almost getting angry at it until I watched this

[@CodyShell]

Isuzu rodeo and trooper mua5 and ar-5 use these pull type clutches

[@mooshoe15]

How do u remove the fork

[@benjjamin5547]

So what is this "THING" called? I need a new one

[@carloscarranza8691]

Okay but how do I pop it back in

[@user-gf8xx9jd3v]

I did it as the last step rip

[@coldservings]

That procedure does not appear to work on Kias/Hyundai's of the generation of my car (2009 Kia Spectra). I've got the pressure plate, with throwout bearing attached from my car and there doesn't seem to be any way to remove the throwout bearing. (The service information for the kia says to disconnect the clutch linkage when pulling the transmission which allows the fork to swing free of the throwout bearing, but this is a one-way operation. Pulling the transmission means replacing the clutch at least the pressure plate and throwout bearing so far as I can tell.)