Hi everyone
I decided to give it another go. I was at an auto parts store purchasing a sun shade for the car when I decided to also purchase a nail punch set.
I was in the shed and decided to give it another go.
I placed the gearbox upside down with the clutch arm closest to me and used the largest siE nail punch and copious amount of wd40 to try and remove the pivot pin.
I was mindful of breaking the tabs but I also noticed the tabs aren't of any great length and decided to give the pin a few side taps . I noticed the gearbox moved with each tap and for me, it made me think that the tabs were not taking the full force of the taps.
I then gave the pin a few gentle taps with the nail punch and noticed some movement in the pin. I proceeded to tap it towards the left.
Until I realized the gearbox did not allow the pin to be completely removed.
I then tapped it from the left and it eventually came out.
I have a few questions.
The pivot pin is a tight fit through the tabs. Is this correct?
The bearings are stuck in the clutch arm. Should I remove them or leave them there?
When I looked inside the hole where the pivot pin passes thru the clutch arm it isn't hollow. I can't see how installing a grease nipple would allow grease to reach the pivot pin and bearings. Am I missing something?
Anyone, that's it for today and thanks to those of you who replied.
Oh I forgot, what type of grease do I apply to the bearings?
Cheers