throwout bearing "snugness"

[SSpeed]

I have the engine out of my '99 Outback. Clutch friction disk and pressure plate were good, but the throwout bearing sounds awful. I got a new one (right part #) but it has play on the input shaft sleeve. I can move the bearing up and down probably at least 1/16th of inch. I got rid of the old one before I noticed the play, so I can only assume it had play as well.

 

How much play is too much? I don't think there is enough room for a sleeve. This is just the sluggish 165hp EJ25d, so tolerances are a little more forgiveable.

[Brady]

You likely need one of these.

 

http://www.smart-service.com/store-tranquil-sleeve-kit.html

 

The snout gets worn and the bearing doesn't ride very well. This will fix the fit you describe.

 

That will replace your throwout bearing, so hopefully you can return the one you already bought.

[SSpeed]

Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Holy moly, $150 is crazy for a throwout bearing and aluminum sleeve.

[SSpeed]

I'm still debating if it's as bad as I think it is, or normal, here's a video.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Assw3BjrwEI

[Brady]

I think the sleeve is machined stainless steel, which isn't too crazy in price for that. It might seem a lot, but it's better than a damaged transmission casing if it fails.

[rmoore5]

Thanks, that's what I was thinking. Holy moly, $150 is crazy for a throwout bearing and aluminum sleeve.

 

Actually it looks like it is $209 for the 2005 model !!!

[travrach]

$20 speedi sleeve is all that's needed.

Can get on Rock Auto or maybe local parts store.

 

But it is best to do something, it may bind on you if nothing is done. It's only going to get worse left like that.

[SSpeed]

So this guy? http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=257633&cc=1389405&jnid=509&jpid=1

 

Seems so small? And will there be enough room to install it based on my video?

[travrach]

If you looked it up based on model info that should be it. Yes they seem small, but they work good. One is just a install tool and then you break the one piece of the sleeve. You can see it here- http://www.skf.com/binary/81-61918/TT08_021.pdf

[SSpeed]

Am I understanding it right? It makes it sound like it's for the shaft seal vs the throwout bearing? http://www.skf.com/binary/12-61211/457892.pdf

[travrach]

They make all kinds, and they do both. It's just repairing a bad surface.

[rmoore5]

I think that sleeve may be for the shaft seal, it is only 11mm long. Here is the link to the dimensional drawing of that sleeve :

 

http://www.skf.com/us/products/seals/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-seals-skf-speedi-sleeve/index.html?prodid=791701023&imperial=false

 

I don't know the dimensions of your transmission snout, to be able to find the correct sleeve.

 

My 2005 had some wear on the snout, I greased it and put it in. It seems to be working probably repairing it would of been better.

 

At least you didn't wait as long as I did :

 

[SSpeed]

Holy cow! That's the worst I've seen! Probably took out some clutch fingers with it?

[Max Capacity]

There should be some gap. put a small amount of high temp grease on the snout and slide the new TOB on.

 

PM "underdog" and ask him for guidance...oh yea. you should buy your parts from him also.

 

Mike at www.AZPinstalls.com is another good source.

[rmoore5]

Actually no, I am still running the same clutch and pressure plate.