Which way to install clutch release bearing?

Rotorocious · 01-04-2013, 07:24 PM

Noticed this paper in my new release bearing box.
I replaced this part on my last clutch change (ACT, which is now slipping) but didn't see this paper in there and not even sure which configuration I put it in on.

Could this be why it's slipping perhaps? OR does this just adjust pedal feel/travel?

Which way is best for a spec 2+?

Rotorocious · 01-31-2013, 09:33 PM

bump. any tips? ECS tunings site shows it one way, figured i'd go with that.

NTXE92 · 01-31-2013, 09:51 PM

That is correct.

tcw · 02-01-2013, 06:32 PM

Doesn't the spec clutch come with it's own TO bearing?

Rotorocious · 02-01-2013, 10:09 PM

It came with an OEM bearing.

Same part numbers as the bmw one.

tcw · 02-01-2013, 11:41 PM

Maybe it is only when you use their FW.

The Ghost · 02-01-2013, 11:55 PM

Attachments from another thread, allegedly from a Clutchmaster's manual.

The Ghost · 02-01-2013, 11:55 PM

Part 2

Rotorocious · 02-01-2013, 11:59 PM

Ghost, thanks much for that info!
That's what I've been waiting to hear. I did my clutch solo last year and I paid no attention to the different way to install that. We will see which way it's in there, that may explain why it's slipping so soon.

Michal · 01-18-2023, 05:47 AM

Just changing my clutch experiencing the same problem having EU e90 330i N52.
Car is originally from Germany beeing driven in Europe for the whole time.
The correct orientation is the SHORT position - just compared it with old EOM dismounted from my car no matter what the flyer says..

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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Which way to install clutch release bearing? Noticed this paper in my new release bearing box. I replaced this part on my last clutch change (ACT, which is now slipping) but didn't see this paper in there and not even sure which configuration I put it in on. Could this be why it's slipping perhaps? OR does this just adjust pedal feel/travel? Which way is best for a spec 2+?
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	bump. any tips? ECS tunings site shows it one way, figured i'd go with that.
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NTXE92 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Plano iTrader: (0)	That is correct.
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tcw Captain 54 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2)	Doesn't the spec clutch come with it's own TO bearing? __________________ 2008 335I E92, AW, VFF700, 18" Forgestar F14, M3 front/side, M-tech rear, AMS IC, H&R Touring Cup Kit suspension, HID AE, ER Charge Pipe & Synapse BOV, CIC Retrofit, Quafie, DSS, Defiv Lockdown, SPEC 2+/Steel SMFW, Walbro 450
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	It came with an OEM bearing. Same part numbers as the bmw one.
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tcw Captain 54 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2)	Maybe it is only when you use their FW. __________________ 2008 335I E92, AW, VFF700, 18" Forgestar F14, M3 front/side, M-tech rear, AMS IC, H&R Touring Cup Kit suspension, HID AE, ER Charge Pipe & Synapse BOV, CIC Retrofit, Quafie, DSS, Defiv Lockdown, SPEC 2+/Steel SMFW, Walbro 450
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The Ghost Reborn 89 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Attachments from another thread, allegedly from a Clutchmaster's manual. Attached Images
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The Ghost Reborn 89 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Part 2 Attached Images
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 105 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Ghost, thanks much for that info! That's what I've been waiting to hear. I did my clutch solo last year and I paid no attention to the different way to install that. We will see which way it's in there, that may explain why it's slipping so soon.
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01-18-2023, 05:47 AM	#10
Michal New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Prague iTrader: (0)	Just changing my clutch experiencing the same problem having EU e90 330i N52. Car is originally from Germany beeing driven in Europe for the whole time. The correct orientation is the SHORT position - just compared it with old EOM dismounted from my car no matter what the flyer says..
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