Clutch return spring?

[Jolbaru_LGT]

Hi, so I'm preparing for a clutch job. I've got a Spec 2+ stage clutch kit, TOB/snout kit, and a Verus fork ready to be installed. Now, should I do a clutch return spring?

 

I see there's topics and DIY's but I'm just wondering everyone's opinion. Will I mess up the integrity of the fork? Is it even worth it? Doesn't seem like a difficult job, but thought I'd ask first.. Thanks!

[apexi]

I would just try to keep your foot off the clutch pedal for a prolonged amount of time, and don't rest your foot on the clutch pedal either (like I used to sometimes do, bad habit).

 

"In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate. In a case of prolonged clutch pedal application, seizure of the bearing can occur with potential damage to other related components. "

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10150949-9999.pdf

 

Edit: I don't think subaru has an updated bearing for the turbos oddly enough, but the info in the TSB still applies.

[mwiener2]

The spring is to keep slack out of the fork and prevent the bearing from riding on the clutch all the time. Mostly to prevent NVH.

 

You don't need a new spring if your current is still present.

[Jolbaru_LGT]

The spring is to keep slack out of the fork and prevent the bearing from riding on the clutch all the time. Mostly to prevent NVH.

 

You don't need a new spring if your current is still present.

 

There isn't a spring there. I don't really ride or hover over the pedal either. I used to keep the clutch in at red lights and stuff, but I'm getting out of that habit. I'm fairly easy on the clutch. I only push on it when I need to and keep my foot away when it's not being used, even in stop and go traffic. Pretty good with that, I was taught well early on in my driving career. lol

[mwiener2]

There should be a spring from the clutch release fork to a small bracket on the bellhousing that is part of the main ground wire.

 

It's not going to cause a catastrophic failure if it's missing, but it could cause NVH and pre-mature throwout bearing failure.

 

You also don't need the snout kit unless there is actual damage to the snout.