Clutch Release bearing / Throw out Bearing Explained - How it works?

A quick look at what the clutch release/throw-out bearing is, what it does and how it works.
In this particular video we are using a Land Rover gearbox and release bearing, but the principle is the same for all clutch release and throw out bearings.

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[LuisDeAraujo-srpf]

Easily one of the most informative car videos on the internet and it's short and sweet. Great stuff brother

[BETORAMIREZ]

very informative, short, straight to the point, no bs!!! Absolutely love the video.

[jameshartley]

thanks alot! its nice to see it actually doing its job! subbed i hope for more videos!

[Jer_Ch]

Short but clear information! Thanks for that.

[lisandra]

Guys my manual transmission car makes a screeching sound when the engine is running on neutral, but when I press the clutch the sound stops. Left it for one day and came back to it to see if the problem persisted, now whenever I rev the engine the sounds come back, but when I stop revving it stops. Could this be related to the release bearings?

[samouflage]

This might be the part in my car that’s making a slight grinding noise when pushing in the clutch…I’m gonna have to investigate!

[adamabelas]

Is it possible to change the sleeve that the thrust bearing slides on mine is worn out a lot and need to replace it and was looking at changing the sleeve rather than replacing the gearbox

[thesetruths]

Any idea about this issue on my 2004 Impreza wagon manual, 156, 000 miles? Clutch replaced 20, 000 miles ago. Center Differential replaced 200 miles ago. Noise started after center diff replacement, about 100 miles later. Does not make noise in turns (except when coasting).

A mild clicking/tapping noise (sounds soft like playing card in bike spoke) is present when coasting in any gear, front main transaxle area (transmission). It varies in frequency and speed, according to the output shaft RPMs, and sometimes it's quieter or not there at all. It's probably a small piece of flat wire from a piece of seal that got away during clutch or center differential replacement. Doesn't seem to affect operations though. Does it about 80% of the time, but is not noticeable 50% of that time. It's quiet enough where talking, dirt roads, road noise, or any stereo masks it. Doesn't make the noise when it's under load...as in forward or reverse gears in play, clutch released.

Any ideas, other than debris in case?

Thanks!

[kelceygerman]

i HAVE a 2n tractor and seems clutch doesn't want to release or disengage to allow me to put it into gear despite me having adjusted the external linkages to max. Seems like perhaps after 18 years of sitting idle that perhaps rust has built up along the shaft of the throw out bearing.

[marystearns]

Help my boyfriend only drove my truck once, and popped clutch on my old 3 on tree, and now something is hitting when in 1st. It stops when I push clutch in and doesn't do it in any other gear. I can't move driveline at all so I think u joints good cause that's quiet. Any suggestions.

[jayCreps]

If release bearing is all good butt gets transmission oil on it does it need replacing or can u just clean it cheers in advance

[Joshua_Hammer.]

I'm replacing a transmission should I replace throw out bearing while I have tranny out? It was fine but I try to replace new stuff if involves pulling tranny

[jubiakajoseph]

Question, after I push the clutch pedal in and out like 15 times, the clutch starts to get sticky, and there is a squeaky noise coming from clutch.

I've had the slave cylinder replaced, as well as the clutch plate.
Would the main clutch bearing be the problem?

[canihazburgers]

Would a slight gritty feeling when I press and release the clutch be the result of a worn throw-out bearing?? Its an Audi A4 B6 and its driving me mad!

[altonweaver]

Does it make a whirring sound when the clutch is engaged, if it’s not working?

[jonascagape]

Do you need to replace release bearing if it gets wet by the flood?

[Maraxion]

Question. If you have a grinding noise on a manual gearbox when in gear under load, but the sound disseapears when the clutch is pressed down(coasting). Is this then the throwout bearing somehow rattling against the fingers? Or is noise like this due to some other bearing on the shaft? It seems the internet is filled with different solutions to this simple questions, if the noise comes when the clutch pedal is down or up :)

[banml]

What could b the reason my car make noise in cold start when i release the clutch, but noise dissapear when i oress the clutch?

[OMACARacing]

Want to use part of this video for an explanation of how to install a clutch kit with hydraulic release bearing... u ok with this? will mention your channel 👍

[webpro]

What could be the cause of a noises when releasing clutch pedal especially when engine is cold and transmitter is in neutral?