Product Description
The SACHS Clutch release bearing (3151 802 003) is an original-equipment-quality drivetrain component manufactured by SACHS, a brand globally recognized for high-performance friction and transmission systems. Positioned inside the manual transmission bellhousing assembly, its primary function is to actuate the clutch mechanism. When the driver presses the cabin clutch pedal, mechanical or hydraulic force forces this bearing to slide along the input shaft sleeve, pressing directly into the spinning diaphragm spring fingers of the clutch pressure plate. This physical contact relieves clamp pressure off the friction disc, disengaging the engine from the gearbox to allow for smooth, grind-free gear selection.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: SACHS
- Item Number: 3151 802 003 / 3151802003
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: Manual Transmission Clutch Release Bearing (Throw-out bearing)
- Material: Precision-hardened bearing steel alloy joined to a low-friction polymer slider sleeve guide for optimal thermal resistance under high-cycle workloads
- Lubrication Profile: Factory pre-sealed and packed with high-temperature, load-bearing synthetic grease (requires no maintenance over its operational lifespan)
Vehicle Compatibility
This specific thrust-bearing layout is precision-dimensioned to match the manual clutch release frameworks of small, mid-size, and commercial passenger cars across European Ford, Mazda, and Volvo platforms from the late 1990s through the late 2010s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Transmission / Layout | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus I (DAW, DBW) / II (DA_, HCP, DP) / III | 1.4 16V / 1.6 16V / 1.8 16V / 2.0 16V (Paired with Ford IB5 & MTX75 manual gearboxes) |
5 & 6-Speed Manual | 1998 - 2018 |
| Ford Fiesta IV / V / VI (JA8, JR8) | 1.25 16V / 1.3 / 1.4 16V / 1.6 Ti-VCT / 1.4 TDCi | Standard Manual platforms | 1995 - 2017 |
| Mazda 3 (BK) / 2 (DY) | 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.6 MZR Petrol variants (Joint venture shared Ford architecture platforms) |
5-Speed Manual | 2003 - 2009 |
| Volvo C30 (533) / S40 II (544) / V50 (545) | 1.6 Petrol / 1.8 / 2.0 FlexFuel | Standard Manual setups | 2004 - 2012 |
⚠️ Clutch Actuation Configuration Warning: This standalone release bearing is designed strictly for vehicle configurations utilizing an external mechanical slave cylinder operating a traditional pivot fork setup. It will NOT fit engine variants that feature an integrated CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder) where the hydraulic unit and the bearing are combined into a single, one-piece assembly. High-pitched squealing or chirping that disappears or worsens when resting your foot on the clutch pedal indicates a failing bearing. Always replace this bearing during any routine clutch disc replacement.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement drivetrain component matches or directly substitutes for the following factory original equipment catalog part numbers:
- FORD: 1 061 829, 1061829, 1 144 857, 1144857, 98WT-7A564-AA, 98WT7A564AA
- MAZDA: C510-16-510, C51016510, Y401-16-510, Y40116510
- VOLVO: 30735071, 30788226