How to change the seal on a clutch?
1- Remove the clutch release mechanism. 2- Pull the clutch push rod out of the motor. 3- Squirt a little high quality grease through the push rod hole in the seal. 4- Reassemble everything.
Why does oil leak out of clutch push rod?
Oil will leak out of the seal if the seal is seated too far in; blocking off this hole. The exposed face of the clutch push rod seal must be installed “flush” with the face of the seal opening.
Where is the difficult bolt on a clutch pushrod?
The “difficult” bolt, is the one above the clutch push rod opening in the seal retainer plate. (In the image below, you can see the “temporary fix” of grease being used on the clutch pushrod to stem off the tide of leaking motor oil.) Finally, out of frustration, I made my own wrench!
What should I do if I have damage to my Clutch?
Dry it with a lint-free cloth and examine the bore for corrosion, pitting or scratching. If there is any damage, buy a new cylinder. The service kit includes a cup seal which fits next to the piston, and a smaller valve seal which goes at the end of the valve stem . With a thin screwdriver, straighten the prong to free the spring retainer.
How to replace a clutch push rod seal?
1- Remove the clutch release mechanism. 2- Pull the clutch push rod out of the motor. 3- Squirt a little high quality grease through the push rod hole in the seal. 4- Reassemble everything. It worked! Eventually though, I knew that I needed to replace the clutch push rod seal, clutch push rod, and a worn clutch release mechanism.
The “difficult” bolt, is the one above the clutch push rod opening in the seal retainer plate. (In the image below, you can see the “temporary fix” of grease being used on the clutch pushrod to stem off the tide of leaking motor oil.) Finally, out of frustration, I made my own wrench!
What causes oil to leak from pushrod seal?
At the bottom of the opening where the seal fits into the motor, there is a small “weep hole” for motor oil to pass through. If the push rod seal is seated too far into its opening, the “weep hole” will be blocked. Oil will leak out of the seal if the seal is seated too far in; blocking off this hole.
How are rod seals installed on a SKF?
Rod seals can often be installed into closed grooves through carefully bending the profile similar to a kidney shape and then inserting it into the groove. It is very important to avoid sharp bending.