<VV> Broken Throw-Out Bearing Flange

[Chris & Bill Strickland]

>if it is possible to slide the bearing onto the fork with the spring clip behind the flange, I suppose I could have done that, 
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Somebody will correct me if I'm wrong here (certainly on this list) and 
I could be getting my VW and VV mixed up, but the springs go into the 
groove, too. Sorta like an anti-rattle spring -- if the bearing is good, 
it won't spin (significantly) on the snout -- if the snout has been 
grooved by some previously failed bearing, it might need replacement. 
Don't forget to fill the groove in the inside of the t o bearing sleeve 
with a bit of grease. (the t o bearing is really two parts, the bearing 
and the sleeve)

>As to the pilot bushing, even though I bought another, I was not going to 
>mess with it, since it shows no signs of any damage, and the input shaft 
>slides in very nicely: just enough snugness, but quite easy to insert and 
>remove.  
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It's a new part, right?  If it ain't broke or wore out, don't fix it! 
Sounds good to me -- just put a tiny dab of grease in there.

Godspeed!

Bill Strickland