The release bearing — also called *clutch release bearing / throw-out bearing* — is a small but very important part in
It *disconnects the engine from the gearbox* 1. When you are driving, the clutch is engaged — engine and gearbox are spinning together.
2. When you press the clutch pedal, the fork pushes the *release bearing forward*.
3. The release bearing presses on the pressure plate springs, which lifts the pressure plate away from the clutch disc.
4. That frees the clutch disc — engine power stops going to the gearbox, so you can shift smoothly.
5. When you release the pedal, the bearing moves back, the pressure plate clamps