Yes
Ford release bearings ?throwout bearing and release bearing are the same thing. nothing to do with 4x4.Original post:RElease bearing? Possibly throw out bearing in transmission? Lock outs on a 4WD? Have not heard of release bearings.
inside the trans. on the release bearing fork or arm
You need to pull the halfshafts, to get to the trans axle. Then pull the transaxle out from under the car and the release bearing is on the transaxle shaft, you'll need to get a bearing puller to get the bearing loose from it's housing.
remove the transmission......the proper term is a clutch release bearing
Both are the same term for the same part.
If there were no operating clearance the clutch release bearing would constantly be in contact with the spring diaphragm causing wear on both the diaphragm and the bearing itself, also the bearing pushing on the diaphragm could cause the clutch friction plate to not be fully engaged and slip.
i assume you mean the clutch yes
Yes. (The technical terms for the parts are the throwout bearing and pressure plate)
you have to remove the clutch arm from the top of the trans because there is a stop on the arm stopping the shaft from spinning to release fork inside from bearing.
You have to pull the transmission...sorry
in order to prevent continuous rotation of the release bearing. This prevents premature wear of the bearing. To ensure that the full spring pressure and clamping force is applied at the clutch contact faces. This prevents clutch slip.