Question on Boxster Clutch

Attached is a picture of the main transmission shaft bearing behind the throw-out bearing support tube.

Wondering if this looks like it's supposed to?



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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

The bearing looks like it has failed and requires replacement.

- Nick

[harryrcb]

Yup - bearing is toast

[Wayne 962]

I haven't seen that before in a transmission - that looks like an IMS-style failure.

-Wayne

[philip_damon]

Can anyone advise if this bearing is pressed in, or can it be removed with a hammer-slide type bearing puller? There was a snap-ring that I've already removed.

I have a replacement bearing.

[Wayne 962]

Should be a press-fit - you might have to chip away at the outer side of the bearing in order to get it out. I personally have not changed this bearing previously, so I'm not really 100% sure.

-Wayne