How to Access and Inspect the Clutch Disc,Clutch Fork,Pressure Plate and Release Bearing on Subaru Legacy?

To access the clutch, remove the transaxle, leaving the engine in the vehicle. Check the flywheel and pressure plate for marks, and loosen the bolts. Inspect the clutch disc lining, flywheel, machined surfaces, diaphragm spring fingers, and the pilot bearing for wear and damage. Clean the flywheel and pressure plate with brake cleaner, position the clutch disc and pressure plate against the flywheel, center the disc, and tighten the bolts. Lubricate the release bearing, install it, and reinstall the transaxle and other components.

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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA051
$51.75 MSRP: $75.00
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- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaced by: 30502AA150
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2017 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, Limited, LS, L-S, LS-D, Out Back | 2.2L H4 , 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA150
$51.75 MSRP: $75.00
You Save: $23.25 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release
- Replaces: 30502AA051
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-2017 Subaru Legacy | 2.5i, 2.5i Base, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Premium, Baja, Baja-S, Base, Brighton, Cold Weather, GT, L, L-S, Limited, LS, LS-D, Out Back | 2.2L H4, 2.2L H4 (New EVAPO), 2.2L H4 Series, 2.5L H4, 2.5L H4 DOHC, 2.5L H4 SOHC
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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA130
$104.71 MSRP: $151.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaces: 30502AA080
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Subaru Legacy | GT | 2.5L H4 Turbo
- 2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA120
$46.63 MSRP: $67.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release; Bearing, Release Bearing
- Replaced by: 30502AA121
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2012 Subaru Legacy | 2.5GT Limited, 2.5GT Premium, GT, GT Limited, XT Limited | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA080
$104.71 MSRP: $151.75
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release
- Replaced by: 30502AA130
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Subaru Legacy | Baja-B | 2.5L H4 Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA043
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release
- Replaced by: 30502AA100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Subaru Legacy | Turbo
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Subaru Legacy Clutch Release Bearing
Part Number: 30502AA042
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing-Clutch Release
- Replaced by: 30502AA100
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Subaru's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Subaru Legacy | Turbo

Subaru Legacy Release Bearing

Subaru's Legacy Release Bearing ensures your engine power gets disconnected quickly, which helps keep gear changes smooth and also protects the drivetrain. The Release Bearing sits on the clutch housing. It slides through a hollow shaft. It is pushed by a fork that the pedal moves by hydraulic or cable force. When it presses against the pressure plate springs, the clutch disc lifts off the flywheel, ending power flow. When the pedal is released, it glides back. Both the early Legacy generations and the modern Subaru variants use the same ball-bearing style clutch Release Bearing mechanism. However, the units that work with cable controls are somewhat different from the ones that are linked to hydraulic actuation. This is because the cable controlled units require exact cable tension to keep the Release Bearing properly centered. On the other hand, the hydraulic ones self-compensate for wear, giving a lighter pedal feel. A properly specced Release Bearing must match factory thickness in order to apply pressure evenly. Any type of Release Bearing will make strange noises when it is fatigued. Rattling, pedal vibration, stiff travel, and difficult shifts are all problems. This occurs because the roller clearance increases and the lubricant thins out. A prompt replacement will keep any Subaru Legacy shifting through the gears confidently.

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Subaru Legacy Release Bearing Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q:
How to Access and Inspect the Clutch Disc,Clutch Fork,Pressure Plate and Release Bearing on Subaru Legacy?
Posted by Nitza D.
A:
To access the clutch, remove the transaxle, leaving the engine in the vehicle. Check the flywheel and pressure plate for marks, and loosen the bolts. Inspect the clutch disc lining, flywheel, machined surfaces, diaphragm spring fingers, and the Pilot Bearing for wear and damage. Clean the flywheel and pressure plate with brake cleaner, position the clutch disc and pressure plate against the flywheel, center the disc, and tighten the bolts. Lubricate the release bearing, install it, and reinstall the transaxle and other components.
Answered by Subaru Parts Specialist Diego / Feb 06, 2026