I have had a new 4terrain HD clutch put in my prado. after two months there was a squealing sound occurring whenever the clutch was fully out and my foot was off it. if i just pressed the clutch in a cm or less the sound went.
Took it back and the thrust bearing was replaced with a genuine Toyota one as "they had some troubles with this kit". No probs I think, dropped it off got it replaced. Then the noise started again about a month later. Back again and then they said that it was the pivot ball that the fork pivots on. it is metal to metal and hence the squeaking.
they put a bit of grease on the pivot point, it was quiet for a day then it started again.
Personally I think it is a dodgy thrust bearing as the original lasted 280000km. The shop is talking to the makers of 4terrain as the shop has agreed it is a warranty issue.
Has any body heard of the pivot ball/clutch fork issue?
Regards
Gerry
Took it back and the thrust bearing was replaced with a genuine Toyota one as "they had some troubles with this kit". No probs I think, dropped it off got it replaced. Then the noise started again about a month later. Back again and then they said that it was the pivot ball that the fork pivots on. it is metal to metal and hence the squeaking.
they put a bit of grease on the pivot point, it was quiet for a day then it started again.
Personally I think it is a dodgy thrust bearing as the original lasted 280000km. The shop is talking to the makers of 4terrain as the shop has agreed it is a warranty issue.
Has any body heard of the pivot ball/clutch fork issue?
Regards
Gerry
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