Clutch actuator leaver arm

[C4UKPOR]

I've had to drop the engne and gearbox to fix various leaks and in the process have separated them.
Having removed the clutch small actuator leaver arm I now need to refit on the splines but what position do I fit it.
Because the engine and gearbox are separated the fork is free to move therefore I don't know what position the small arm should be fitted onto the splines in relation to the fork?

Should I mate the engine and gearbox back together first and then make sure the fork is in contact with the release bearing before I re-attach the small lever arm?
Any help gratefully received.

[toddu]

It will be apparent when you mate the tranny and engine back together. Make sure you get fork in the bearing correctly during the process. The small arm is basically straight across, a spline one way or the other will be apparently wrong.

Todd

[C4UKPOR]

As I push the gearbox back on, should the fork slot onto the bearing easily or will I have to juggle it about? Do the arms of the fork sit between the inner and outer shoulder of the bearing?
Sorry for the daft questions but the more I look at this the less I understand it?

[jmills]

I will be attempting this in the next couple of days and I am curious as to how this all goes back together too.

[toddu]

The "ears" of the fork ride in the "channel" of the bearing. You can find pictures on here. You can view this through the hole at the top of the tranny. Put a little wheel bearing grease on the fork ends.

Todd

[C4UKPOR]

OK thanks for the advice.

[pete3799]

[jmills]

I'm sure this is obvious when you mate the transmission and motor, but do you rotate the clutch fork with the long shaft it is attached to get it to sit inside the channel of the release bearing? I assume you look through the hole in the top of the transmission to tell what you are doing?

[tobluforu]

Originally Posted by jmills

I'm sure this is obvious when you mate the transmission and motor, but do you rotate the clutch fork with the long shaft it is attached to get it to sit inside the channel of the release bearing? I assume you look through the hole in the top of the transmission to tell what you are doing?

Pretty much, yes. It might take 2 times to glide it in, but it's pretty damn easy once you see what is going on.

[schumicat]

yes it is not hard with a flashlight and long screwdriver. it is easier if you have a helper so one of you can focus on the fork and the other manhandles the drivetrain, but it can be done with one man also.

Originally Posted by jmills

I'm sure this is obvious when you mate the transmission and motor, but do you rotate the clutch fork with the long shaft it is attached to get it to sit inside the channel of the release bearing? I assume you look through the hole in the top of the transmission to tell what you are doing?

[Jack Stands]

Do you replace the actuator arm that rides on the release bearing automatically, inspect it carefully, or have the old one crack checked before putting it back together? If they do like to crack, I'd like to know if it's always necessary to replace the part with a new one.