How to remove and replace a clutch release bearing and Clutch Fork on Toyota Matrix?

Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the transaxle. Remove the clutch fork from the ball stud by pulling on the retention spring, then remove the bearing and the lever. Hold the bearing by the outer race and rotate the inner race while applying pressure. If the bearing doesn't turn smoothly or if it's noisy, replace the bearing/hub assembly with a new one. Wipe the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks. Don't immerse the bearing in solvent-it's sealed for life and to do so would ruin it. Also, check the clutch fork for cracks and bends. Fill the inner groove of the release bearing with high-temperature grease. Also, apply a light coat of the same grease to the transaxle input shaft splines and the front bearing retainer. Lubricate the clutch fork ball socket, lever ends, and release cylinder pushrod socket with high-temperature grease. Attach the release bearing to the clutch fork. On models that use a retaining clip, make sure it engages properly with the lever. Slide the release bearing onto the transaxle input shaft front bearing retainer while passing the end of the clutch fork through the opening in the clutch housing. Push the clutch fork onto the ball stud until it's firmly seated. Apply a light coat of high-temperature grease to the face of the release bearing where it contacts the pressure plate diaphragm fingers. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

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- 2009-2014 Toyota Matrix | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.4L | 2AZFE, 2ZRFE; AZE141L-DHANKA, AZE141L-DHANKK, AZE141L-DHMNKA, AZE141L-DHMNKK, AZE144L-DHPNKA, AZE144L-DHPNKK, AZE146L-DHASKA, AZE146L-DHASKK, AZE146L-DHMSKA, AZE146L-DHMSKK, ZRE142L-DHMDKA, ZRE142L-DHMDKK, ZRE142L-DHPDKA, ZRE142L-DHPDKK
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- Other Name: Fork Sub-Assy, Clutch Release; Release Fork
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- 2003-2008 Toyota Matrix | CE, LE, S, STD, XR, XRS | 4 Cyl 1.8L | 1ZZFE, 2ZZGE; ZZE130L-DEMDKA, ZZE130L-DEMDKK, ZZE130L-DEMNKA, ZZE130L-DEMNKK, ZZE130L-DEMSKA, ZZE130L-DEMSKK, ZZE130L-DEPDKA, ZZE130L-DEPDKK, ZZE130L-DEPNKA, ZZE130L-DEPNKK, ZZE130L-DEPSKA, ZZE130L-DEPSKK, ZZE131L-DEFSFA, ZZE131L-DEFSFK, ZZE132L-DHMDKA, ZZE132L-DHMDKK, ZZE132L-DHMNKA, ZZE132L-DHMNKK, ZZE132L-DHPDKA, ZZE132L-DHPDKK, ZZE132L-DHPNKA, ZZE132L-DHPNKK, ZZE133L-DHFSFA, ZZE133L-DHFSFK, ZZE133L-DHPSFA, ZZE133L-DHPSFK, ZZE134L-DHPDKA, ZZE134L-DHPDKK, ZZE134L-DHPNKA, ZZE134L-DHPNKK
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- Other Name: Fork Sub-Assy, Clutch Release; Release Fork
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Toyota Matrix | 4 Cyl 1.8L, 4 Cyl 2.4L | 2AZFE, 2ZRFE; AZE141L-DHANKA, AZE141L-DHANKK, AZE141L-DHMNKA, AZE141L-DHMNKK, AZE144L-DHPNKA, AZE144L-DHPNKK, AZE146L-DHASKA, AZE146L-DHASKK, AZE146L-DHMSKA, AZE146L-DHMSKK, ZRE142L-DHMDKA, ZRE142L-DHMDKK, ZRE142L-DHPDKA, ZRE142L-DHPDKK

Toyota Matrix Clutch Fork

In Toyota Matrix vehicles the Clutch Fork functions as a vital lever in manual transmission which permits users to interact with the clutch component. A driver pushes the clutch pedal to make the Clutch Fork operate release bearing toward the pressure plate to enable gear shift transitions. The automotive industry predominantly uses two clutch linkage systems which include hydraulic and mechanical and the preference is now towards hydraulic models because of their adaptability and automatic adjustment mechanisms. The Toyota Clutch Fork utilizes hydraulic systems where it interacts with master and slave cylinders yet mechanical systems operate with cable or pushrod linkages. The operational performance of the Matrix Clutch Fork gets influenced by such system variations because some modern designs combine slave cylinders and release bearings into unified units which eliminate the need for independent components. The improper function of a Toyota Matrix Clutch Fork leads to challenging gear changes and total clutch failure because it is essential for vehicle performance.

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Toyota Matrix Clutch Fork Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Clutch Release Fork Sub-Assembly
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Q: How to remove and replace a clutch release bearing and Clutch Fork on Toyota Matrix?
A:
Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. Remove the transaxle. Remove the clutch fork from the ball stud by pulling on the retention spring, then remove the bearing and the lever. Hold the bearing by the outer race and rotate the inner race while applying pressure. If the bearing doesn't turn smoothly or if it's noisy, replace the bearing/hub assembly with a new one. Wipe the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks. Don't immerse the bearing in solvent-it's sealed for life and to do so would ruin it. Also, check the clutch fork for cracks and bends. Fill the inner groove of the release bearing with high-temperature grease. Also, apply a light coat of the same grease to the transaxle input shaft splines and the front bearing retainer. Lubricate the clutch fork ball socket, lever ends, and release cylinder pushrod socket with high-temperature grease. Attach the release bearing to the clutch fork. On models that use a retaining clip, make sure it engages properly with the lever. Slide the release bearing onto the transaxle input shaft front bearing retainer while passing the end of the clutch fork through the opening in the clutch housing. Push the clutch fork onto the ball stud until it's firmly seated. Apply a light coat of high-temperature grease to the face of the release bearing where it contacts the pressure plate diaphragm fingers. The remainder of the installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.