BR NO	PICTURE	OEM NO	Application
OR3231		4R3Z7A508AA	FORD Mustang

The T5 Hydraulic Throwout Bearing is a key component used in vehicles equipped with the T5 manual transmission. It sits between the clutch and the gearbox, and its primary function is to assist in separating the clutch from the engine flywheel during a gear change, allowing the gears to be engaged or disengaged. This type of bearing uses a hydraulic system to operate, providing smoother operation and better responsiveness than traditional mechanical release bearings.

  T5 Hydraulic Throwout Bearing Functional Features

 1. Materials and Design:

   - Made of high quality hard anodized aluminum for good corrosion resistance and light weight.

   - Equipped with rotatable fittings, stainless steel lines and bleeder valves to ensure easy installation and no air residue in the system, ensuring efficient operation of the hydraulic system.

 2. Performance Advantages:

   - Provides smooth, linear release action and reduces shifting torque for smoother shifting.

   - Due to the characteristics of the hydraulic system, it is able to adapt to different driving conditions and maintain a consistent clutch pedal feel.

   - The hydraulic system can compensate to a certain extent for expansion or contraction caused by temperature changes and maintain a stable working condition.

 3. Maintenance convenience:

   - Some models come with a bleeder device to easily remove air from the system, simplifying the commissioning process.

   - Some products are designed with larger O-rings and other sealing-enhancing features to improve durability and reliability.

 4. Compatibility:

   - Can be applied to a wide range of makes and models of T5 transmissions, such as Ford, GM, etc..

   - Suitable for different types of vehicles, including muscle cars, racing cars and modified cars.

 T5 Hydraulic Throwout Bearing Principle of operation

 The hydraulic release bearing pushes the internal piston through the pressure of hydraulic fluid, which in turn moves the release fork to separate the clutch disc from the flywheel. When the driver depresses the clutch pedal, the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder is pressed into the slave cylinder (i.e. release bearing), pushing the piston forward and realizing clutch release. When the clutch pedal is released, the spring presses the clutch back into the contact position while the oil in the hydraulic system returns to the master cylinder.

 T5 Hydraulic Throwout Bearing Application Models

 T5 hydraulic release bearings are widely used in vehicles equipped with T5 transmissions, especially the following:

 - Ford Motor Company: e.g. Mustang, Ranger, etc., especially those high-performance versions with T5 or modified T5 (e.g. T56) gearboxes.

- General Motors: including classic American sports cars such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.

- Other applications: In addition to factory fitment, this type of release bearing is often used in the automotive retrofit market, especially in projects where the shifting experience needs to be enhanced or powertrain upgrades are performed.

 In summary, T5 hydraulic release bearings not only improve vehicle handling, but also provide vehicle owners with more convenient and reliable maintenance options. When choosing a specific product, one should pick the most appropriate model based on their vehicle configuration and personal needs.

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