Clutch Pivot Point - does it need lubricant?

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jimoreno
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Clutch Pivot Point - does it need lubricant?

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I'm reassembling the front end of my transmission after replacing the input seal. I'm replacing everything, pivot point, throw out bearing and arm, clutch, pressure plate and flywheel (I'm using the lightweight one from the guys in Australia). Anyway, Bentley mentions greasing the throw out bearing in a couple spots but doesn't mention anything about the pivot point or slave pressure area.
What are you guys doing for these? Use the same spline lubricant?
Blue Shadow
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Re: Clutch Pivot Point - does it need lubricant?

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"give the guides and bearings a light coat of Molykote Longterm II"

While having arrowheads on both sides of the release fork where the bearing rides and the two dimples for the ball pin and the clutch slave.
jimoreno
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Re: Clutch Pivot Point - does it need lubricant?

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Thanks. I went back and forward in the Bentley but only found the section on the throw out bearing and wanted to be absolutely sure. It makes sense as those are moving points.
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Re: Clutch Pivot Point - does it need lubricant?

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From the BMW Manual
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