THROWOUT BEARING INTERCHANGEABILITY
Applicable Models
| Model |
Starting S/N |
Ending S/N |
| 1990 323 |
L0100001 |
N9999999 |
| 1990 PROTEGE |
L0100001 |
N9999999 |
| 1991 323 |
L0100001 |
N9999999 |
| 1991 PROTEGE |
L0100001 |
N9999999 |
| 1992 323 |
L0100001 |
N9999999 |
| 1992 PROTEGE |
L0100001 |
N9999999 |
0000648 Dealer Repair Information
When installing a replacement throwout bearing (P/N B315-16-510) you may
encounter a situation where the new replacement part does not physically
match the OEM part.
There are three (3) different styles of throwout bearing installed on
the assembly line all using the same P/N. ALL THREE STYLES ARE
COMPLETELY INTERCHANGEABLE.
In order to avoid stocking all three P/N's, only ONE style is stocked.
The replacement bearing stocked at all PDC's is marked with the letters
"NTN" and the O.D. is round.
THIS REPLACEMENT BEARING IS INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE OTHER TWO STYLES
USED ON VARIOUS MODELS OF THE PROTEGE AND 323 WITH 1.6 AND 1.8 SOHC
ENGINES. 1. Compare the original (OEM) throwout bearing with new
replacement part received from the PDC.
2. If the new replacement bearing is P/N B315-16-510 and marked/stamped
with the letters "NTN," install it in place of the OEM bearing.
NOTE: Three styles of interchangeable throwout bearings used on the
Protege/323 with the 1.6 and 1.8 SOHC engines:
VENDOR/MARKING STYLE
NTN Round O.D.**
KOYO Oval O.D.
NACHI Round O.D.
** Replacement part stocked at all PDC's
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