5TA8838768AW Volkswagen RELEASING

This little part basically allows the driver to smoothly disengage the engine from the transmission when you push the clutch pedal. It’s what actually pushes on the pressure plate to release the clutch disc, letting you shift gears. It spins freely when the clutch is disengaged and then grips firmly when you let the pedal out. It’s got to handle a lot of heat and friction. Think of it as the key piece that connects your foot to the gears. Without it, you'd be stuck in one gear or just grinding everything up. It sits inside the transmission, right up against the pressure plate. When you press the clutch, it pushes on this bearing, which in turn disengages the engine from the wheels so you can change gears. It’s a pretty critical piece within the whole clutch system. If this bearing fails, you’ll notice it. Usually you’ll get a lot of noise – a squealing or grinding sound when you press the clutch. It might make shifting really difficult, or even impossible. If it completely fails, you could lose your clutch altogether and be stranded. It’s a relatively inexpensive part to replace compared to the cost of repairing a damaged transmission. We carry a good selection here, and you can often find what you need at Fixparts Online, too. Replacing it when you do the clutch is always a smart move, it saves you a lot of hassle down the road. Get more value: Releasing Bearing (MPN 5TA8838768AW) is protected by a 12-month warranty!

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