Timken 614079 Clutch Release Bearing

Timken 614079 Clutch Release Bearing

The Timken 614079 clutch release bearing is built for manual transmission service where smooth clutch disengagement and consistent bearing performance matter. It is a direct-fit transmission bearing for select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications, including Ford Escape, Mazda 626, and Mazda MX-6 fitments.

Key Features

• Clutch release bearing for manual transmission applications
• Timken-engineered design, materials, and manufacturing process
• Built to meet or exceed OE bearing performance requirements
• OE supplier heritage backed by more than 100 years in automotive applications
• Direct replacement part number 614079 for select vehicles

Detailed Description

Timken 614079 is a clutch release bearing made for vehicles that require dependable clutch pedal operation and stable bearing support during clutch engagement and disengagement. Timken tests the design, materials, and production process to help maintain consistent performance in demanding transmission use. This part is a strong fit for drivers searching for a clutch release bearing for 2001-2006 Ford Escape, 1993-1997 Mazda 626, or 1989-1997 Mazda MX-6 applications.

This part cross-references SKF N4081 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Noise from a worn clutch release bearing
• Rough or inconsistent clutch pedal feel
• Clutch disengagement problems during shifting
• Transmission service needs on Ford, Mazda, and Mercury manual applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify transmission and clutch system compatibility before installation.
• Inspect the clutch fork, pressure plate, and related release components during service.
• Replace worn transmission components together when wear is present to avoid repeat labor.
• Confirm the correct application for your vehicle year, make, and model before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Timken manufactures and tests this bearing to support consistent OE-level performance expectations. The brand has supplied original equipment to the automotive industry for more than a century, and part 614079 is built to meet or exceed OE bearing performance requirements.