What to Do When There's a Spring Sound When Pressing the Clutch?

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When there's a spring sound when pressing and releasing the clutch pedal, it is a sign of a damaged release bearing. It is recommended to repair it immediately to avoid gear engagement issues. Below is relevant information about the clutch release bearing: 1. The clutch release bearing is installed between the clutch and the transmission. The release bearing housing is loosely fitted on the tubular extension of the transmission's first shaft bearing cover. A return spring ensures that the shoulder of the release bearing always presses against the release fork and retracts to the rearmost position, maintaining a gap of about 3–4mm with the end of the release lever (release finger). 2. Since the clutch pressure plate and release lever rotate synchronously with the engine crankshaft, while the release fork can only move axially along the clutch output shaft, directly using the release fork to move the release lever is not feasible. The release bearing allows the release lever to rotate while moving axially along the clutch output shaft, ensuring smooth engagement and gentle disengagement of the clutch, reducing wear, and extending the service life of the clutch and the entire drivetrain.