STI Model

• Release lever shaft
• Contact surface of release lever and bearing
• Transmission main shaft spline
• Contact surface of release bearing and clutch release bearing guide

Grease: 

NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

1. Attach the release bearing to the transmission.
2. Insert the release lever into the release bearing tab.
   Fig 1: Identifying Release Lever And Bearing

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3. Insert the release lever shaft into the release lever.
   NOTE: Make sure the cut portion of the release lever shaft comes into contact with the spring pin.
   Fig 2: Inserting Release Lever Shaft Into Release Lever

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4. Tighten the plugs.

   Tightening torque: 

   48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb) 

   Fig 3: Tightening Plugs

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5. Check the bearing for smooth movement by operating the release lever.
6. Apply grease to the contact surface of the release lever and operating cylinder.

   Grease: 

   NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

7. Apply grease to splines.

   Grease: 

   NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent 

   Fig 4: Identifying Spline

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8. Install the transmission assembly. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , Manual Transmission Assembly.>