The spring just keeps the ball in place and doesn't really have any load on it when the clutch is pushed in. That load goes into the socket on the bell housing, which can wear. Definitely grease that socket and the ball.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.