How to renew the release bearing when the clutch is dismantled for renewal of the driven plate on BMW 2002?

Whenever the clutch is dismantled for renewal of the driven plate, it is worth renewing the release bearing at the same time. Deterioration of the bearing should be suspected when there are signs of grease leakage or the bearing is very noisy when spun with the fingers. To remove the release arm, prise the spring which secures it to the ball pin pivot over the collar of the ball pin. Withdraw the lever complete with release bearing from the front of the clutch bellhousing. Disconnect the bearing springs and lift it from the release lever. Refitting is a reversal of removal but make sure that the bearing is an exact replacement - several different types have been used. Apply high melting point grease to the ball pivot and the groove inside the bearing hub. Make sure that the conical rubber seal is located between the collar of the ball pivot and the release lever.

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BMW 2002 Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 21511204224
Product Specifications
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by BMW's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1968-1976 BMW 2002

BMW 2002 Release Bearing

The BMW 2002 Release Bearing lets drivers separate engine power from the gearbox quickly so gear changes stay smooth and drama free. Sitting on the clutch housing, the Release Bearing slides along a hollow shaft and presses against the pressure plate springs whenever the pedal is pushed, breaking the link between flywheel and clutch disc so the transmission can accept a new ratio, then it retreats as the pedal comes up to restore torque flow. On the BMW lineup, early 2002 cars and later tii variants share the same basic radial ball style Release Bearing, operated by a fork moved through either cable or hydraulic pressure depending on production year, and the hydraulic setup gives a lighter pedal feel because fluid replaces a purely mechanical cable. Regardless of style, clean seals and proper lubrication keep the Release Bearing quiet, free of pedal vibration, and able to last the life of the vehicle, while wear shows up as rattling, a stiff pedal, grinding during shifts, a signal of a damaged Release Bearing. Persistent neglect of these warnings risks ruining the entire clutch assembly across all 2002 editions of any BMW classic.

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Q:
How to renew the release bearing when the clutch is dismantled for renewal of the driven plate on BMW 2002?
Posted by Atlie F.
A:
Whenever the clutch is dismantled for renewal of the driven plate, it is worth renewing the release bearing at the same time. Deterioration of the bearing should be suspected when there are signs of grease leakage or the bearing is very noisy when spun with the fingers. To remove the release arm, prise the spring which secures it to the ball pin pivot over the collar of the ball pin. Withdraw the lever complete with release bearing from the front of the clutch bellhousing. Disconnect the bearing springs and lift it from the release lever. Refitting is a reversal of removal but make sure that the bearing is an exact replacement - several different types have been used. Apply high melting point grease to the ball pivot and the groove inside the bearing hub. Make sure that the conical rubber seal is located between the collar of the ball pivot and the release lever.
Answered by BMW Parts Specialist Javier / Oct 14, 2023