What is it?

It is either a bearing or a bush and it’s located in the centre of the crankshaft or flywheel shaft.  When the clutch is disengaged, the gearbox input shaft and the engine crankshaft turn at different speeds.

- There are different types of bearings: balls, rollers or needle bearings packed in grease. A defective spigot bearing or bush makes more noise when the clutch pedal is fully depressed and the clutch is fully disengaged.

-Bushes are made of brass and impregnated with lubrication.

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Why replace it?

The function of the bearing or bush is to guide the input shaft of the gearbox. If it fails or seizes, it can cause damage ranging from vibrations to wear of the gearbox or clutch disc.

It’s recommended that the bearing or bush be replaced every time the clutch is replaced.

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Position of the bearing or bush on the gearbox input shaft

Parts

Examples for the Toyota serie 9 &12, KZJ 7#, Hilux, Rav4.

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Aftermarket - Spigot bearing / bush

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Genuine - spigot bearing / bush

Examples for the Isuzu pick-up, Mitsubishi Pajero & L200

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Aftermarket - spigot bearing / bush

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Genuine - spigot bearing / bush

Example for the Land Rover TD5, 200 & 300 TDi

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Aftermarket - spigot bearing / bush

Examples for the Nissan Patrol Y60 & 61, Terrano, Navara

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Aftermarket - spigot bearing / bush

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Genuine - spigot bearing / bush

Example for the Suzuki Samourai, SJ 413, Vitara

Clutch: Spigot bearing or bush

Aftermarket - spigot bearing / bush

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