02C32guy

You don't need to take the snap ring off. It's a lot easier when the engine is completely cold. You need to take it off at an angle. Try wiggling it up and down while pulling out. It should slide off a few millimeters each wiggle.

c32jet

Yes, did it with the engine warm, this may have been my issue. Used a puller to get it off. All good, but wasn't a 15 min job the first time for me. Will be quicker next time.

Cold engine is a great tip. Thanks.

splinter

+1
Zeppelin’s technique worked perfectly.

Upon reassembly, noticed the pulley-to-snout clearance was too large.
Removing one of the three original spacers enabled measurement within specification.
Note each has a different thickness, likely to maximize available adjustability.

The pleasant result was reduced engagement “chirp.”

Zeppelin

I wish I knew about checking the clearance before I did mine. I guess there is next time.

Madys55

wellll im sad to say that i ordered that bearing and it was way too small. i finally realized that my car i different... i drive an 03 CL55 and im not exactly sure on the measurements on my bearing. there is 40X62X20.625, 40X62X24, and 40X66X24 but im not 100% sure on which one i need. the one i bought was 30X55X23 and it was super small

gruf

can you tell me, once its all tight is there any play what so ever in the clutch and the shaft.
Thanks

02C32guy

No

splinter

Minimal. There is little difference between the bearing’s inner race diameter of ~1.259”/31.98mm from that of the snout’s ~1.255”/31.88mm.

Their respective dimensions are ostensibly designed for minimal (hand) pressure requirement upon installation at workshop temperature.
Note the two tend to become a mild interference fit during normal operating temperatures.