throwout bearing

throwout bearing
A part of the clutch activated by the clutch pedal that allows the clutch to disengage. If you allow the vehicle to idle in gear with the clutch pedal depressed, instead of shifting to neutral gear, you can wear out the throwout bearing. The British term is "clutch release bearing."

Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.

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