Genuine Hyundai Sonata Release Bearing

Hyundai Sonata Release Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to remove, inspect, and insatall the transaxle and release bearing on Hyundai Sonata?

  A: For models manufactured from 1999 to 2005, to extract the transaxle from the car, first, release the bearing of the pressure plate. To take the bearing apart for inspection, grab the center while pushing and rotating the outside; if it feels stiff or is noisy, swap it. Bearing should be cleaned with a rag and examined for signs of damage, wear, and cracks without going through the immersion in a solvent since it has a permanent seal. This way, scrupulously observe the condition of the release fork and its possible damages, and ensure that the snap-ring is securely installed. To install the release bearing, coat the interior of the bearing and the fork fingers/taper bush area with high-temperature grease and the bearing should be positioned on the input shaft of the transaxle such that it fits into the fork fingers and apply high-temperature grease on the input shaft. For the models that are previous 2005, lift the transaxle and place it adjacent to the engine, then fit the release lever to the fork shaft, hook it to the release cylinder with the clevis pin and then use cotter pin, fasten the transaxle to the engine using bolts. After releasing the take-up lever from the release cylinder, rotate it about 16 degrees away from the release cylinder, and listen for a click from the snap-ring; if it doesn't lock the assembly into place, do it again. It is intended that as a result of normal use the release lever should be capable of moving not more than 3 degrees in direction. If everything is in order with the bearing its position on the pressure plate should be correspondingly determined. In case of models from 2006 and later, both release bearing and the transaxle have to be assembled to the engine in the normal way as the process of installation is the reversing of the removal procedure.