87 190e 16V release bearing question
 

I am doing my clutch right now and I am almost done now. I am using a hanes manual and it says to put the release bearing in and turn it 90 degrees to lock it in place. I believe the transmission they are working with is the 2.3 5spd tanny. Is it possible to even lock it in place on the 16V? I have tried to turn it and it doesnt seem to turn. When I took the old release bearing out, it just slid out. Any input would be a huge help. Thanks alot!

got it in
 

yep. turns out you had to lock it in place. took alittle bit of wiggling around but its locked in now.

good
 

for you.

tom w

arg
 

last night I thought I got the release bearing locked in but when I pulled on it before putting the tranny in, it just slid out...... is it supposed to do that?