Sachs 019164 Clutch Release Bearing

The Sachs 019164 is a clutch release bearing, also called a throw-out bearing or clutch throwout bearing, for manual transmission vehicles.

What it does:

• Sits on the transmission input shaft area and pushes against the pressure plate's diaphragm spring when the clutch pedal is pressed
• Disengages the clutch, which interrupts power flow between the engine and the gearbox so gears can be changed smoothly

The release bearing is a moving wear part. A grinding or rumbling noise when the pedal is pressed, or a clutch that is hard to disengage, can mean it is worn. Because the gearbox has to come out for the job, it is commonly replaced along with the clutch.