Timken 614169 Clutch Release Bearing

Timken 614169 Clutch Release Bearing

The Timken 614169 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 and Mazda applications, including Explorer, Ranger, F-150, and related models with hydraulic release systems.

Key Features

• Clutch release bearing for transmission service
• Timken-engineered design, materials, and manufacturing process
• Built to meet or exceed OE bearing performance requirements
• OE supplier heritage spanning more than 100 years
• Fits select Ford Explorer, Ranger, F-150, Bronco, and Mazda B-Series applications
• Cross-references National 614169 and SKF N4119 for the same application

Detailed Description

Timken 614169 is a clutch release bearing used in manual transmission clutch systems to transfer release force smoothly when the clutch pedal is pressed. Timken validates the design, materials, and production process to help maintain consistent bearing performance under drivetrain load. This part is listed for hydraulic piston type and hydraulic mechanism applications across select Ford and Mazda vehicles, including 1993-2001 Ford Explorer, 1993-2001 Ford Ranger, and 1993-1999 Ford F-150.

Additional fitment includes 1993-1996 Ford Bronco, 1993-1997 Ford Aerostar, 1993-1997 Ford F-350, 1993-1996 Ford F-250, 1997-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline, 1997-1998 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and select Mazda B2300, B2500, and B3000 applications. The Timken 614169 is a practical OE-style replacement for drivers searching for a clutch release bearing for Ford Ranger hydraulic mechanism systems or a clutch release bearing for Ford F-150 hydraulic piston type applications.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Clutch release bearing noise during pedal operation
• Rough or inconsistent clutch disengagement
• Wear-related bearing play in the clutch release system
• Transmission service replacement on hydraulic clutch setups
• Restoring proper release action in manual transmission vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify transmission type, clutch release system design, and vehicle-specific notes before installation. This part is listed for hydraulic piston type and hydraulic mechanism applications, so matching the original release setup is important. Inspect the clutch fork, release system components, and related wear surfaces during service to avoid repeat labor. Confirm fitment for your exact year, make, and model before ordering the Timken 614169.

Quality Assurance

Timken tests bearing design, materials, and manufacturing processes to support consistent performance. The brand has supplied original equipment to the automotive industry for more than 100 years, and this bearing is specified to meet or exceed OE bearing performance requirements.