Abstract: An automatic clutch wear adjuster incorporated in a clutch release bearing assembly to automatically compensate for lining wear in the clutch while maintaining clearance between the release bearing and clutch release levers when the clutch is in its engaged position. The self-contained, self-adjusting release bearing carrier assembly includes a bearing carrier encompassing a transmission bearing retainer, a reactor, a release bearing telescoped on the carrier, and a one-way clutch between the bearing carrier and the bearing and cooperating with the reactor to provide a relative axial positioning of the bearing on the carrier for adjustment of the length of the bearing carrier assembly.

Abstract: An automatic adjuster mechanism for the clutch linkage between the vehicle clutch pedal and the clutch release fork which maintains the tension and adjustment required in a clutch linkage system to compensate for lining wear of the clutch disc. The adjustment mechanism is located in the clutch pedal to cooperate with a stop bracket mounted in the vehicle and utilizes a one-way clutch engaging the clutch linkage cable upon the clutch release stroke and disengaging on the clutch engagement stroke to allow adjustment of the cable relative to the mechanism.

Abstract: An automatic clutch wear adjuster incorporated in a clutch release bearing assembly which automatically compensates for facing or lining wear while maintaining clearance between the release bearing and clutch release levers in the engaged position of the clutch to provide the requisite free play at the clutch pedal and eliminate undesirable constant bearing engagement. The bearing assembly includes a sleeve encompassing the driven shaft, a collar telescoped on the sleeve, and a pair of oppositely disposed one-way clutches between the collar and sleeve to prevent relative movement between the sleeve and collar except where the clutch linings are worn resulting in greater return movement of the release levers. Where wear has occurred, the sleeve will move relative to the collar to adjust the length of the bearing assembly and retain the desired clearance between the bearing and release levers.