Abstract: A release mechanism for a pull-type clutch assembly, including a throw-out bearing with an inner cylindrical portion extending in a direction axially inwardly of the clutch assembly. A retaining basket is provided having a flat annular ring portion surrounding an opening receiving the cylindrical portion of the bearing therethrough, the basket having a ring with an inner and outer surface spaced from the annular portion, the ring being comprised of a plurality of spaced sections interconnected to the annular portion by spaced segments integral with the ring and the annular portion, the segments being separated from one another by cut-out portions. A pressure plate having a central opening receives the basket therein, the pressure plate having a plurality of radially extending resilient fingers extending outwardly from the central opening and a clutch disk is disposed adjacent the pressure plate and in contact therewith being adapted to be coupled to the flywheel of a vehicle.

Abstract: A release mechanism for a pull-type clutch assembly, including a throw-out bearing with an inner cylindrical portion extending in a direction axially inwardly of the clutch assembly. A retaining basket is provided having a flat annular ring portion surrounding an opening receiving the cylindrical portion of the bearing therethrough, the basket having a ring with an inner and A pressure plate receives the basket therein, the pressure plate having radially extending resilient fingers extending outwardly and a clutch disk is disposed adjacent the pressure plate in contact therewith being adapted to be coupled to the flywheel of a vehicle. The bearing has a groove into which the pressure plate having a groove into which the outer surface of the ring snap-fits.