Clutch Throwout / Release Bearing

Description

The clutch and pressure plate are mechanically interchangeable between early (B21/B23) and later (B230) non-turbo M46 cars, but the throw-out / release bearings are different:

• Early cars use a slot and tab style release bearing: the bearing is inserted in to the hole in the fork, and turned 90° so tabs hold it in place
• Later cars use ball pivots on the fork which snap on to a spring clip on the bearing: press it in to the hole in the fork until the spring clip snaps in to place around the ball pivots

You are viewing an early style, slot and tab release bearing: Volvo OE # 3549881

If in doubt about your style of clutch, check your clutch release fork if the opening has ball pivots (later, spring clip style).

Potential Product Fitment Issues

Throwout bearing depth (dimension A) 36.5mm