When you observe unusual noises on your Genesis G80 you usually tend to get worried. Specifically when you encounter a noise coming from the release bearing of your Genesis G80. It is immediately assimilated to an engine trouble and can therefore be serious. As we know that you do not take these problems lightly, we have decided to write this document to support you find the causes and free yourself from this concern as quickly as possible. To do this, we will first concentrate on the function and operation of the release bearing of your clutch, and in a second step we will look in detail at the different release bearing noises on Genesis G80 and their origins.release-bearing-noise-genesis-g80

What is the function and operation of the release bearing on Genesis G80?

Role of the release bearing on Genesis G80

The release bearing of your Genesis G80 has a essential function in the operation of your entire gearbox system. In fact, its mission is to liberate the gearbox from the rotation of the engine block via its action. This will allow you to shift gears. It is controlled by the clutch pedal and then by the release fork, which, when it is activated, will press on the clutch and release the gearbox from engine rotation for you allow you to shift gears on your Genesis G80.

Action of release bearing Genesis G80

Let’s now look at the technical side, the release bearing is composed of two parts, a first fixed part that slides only when the stop is pulled, or pushed (according to its type) and finally a rotating part that is composed of a bearing that will allow it to stay in contact with the mechanism and follow its rotation.
There are two different types of release bearing Genesis G80 :

  • Pulled release bearing
  • It is the most unconventional of the two types of release bearing . This one, unlike the hydraulic type, is operated by a mechanical pulling system that will release the clutch disc. In this case, the release bearing must be mechanically fixed to the mechanism.

  • Hydraulic release bearing
  • The hydraulic release bearing, although more complex, is the form most used in contemporary automobiles. It is however more complex than the pulled release bearing. In fact, it will be composed of a hydraulic tube that will receive the pressure right from the clutch pedal.
    More conventional clutch stop

Release bearing noises Genesis G80 and their origins

I encounter a release bearing noise on Genesis G80 each time I drive and it stops when I depress my clutch pedal

If you encounter a noise from your gearbox, release bearing or clutch itself when your engine is running, but it ends when you press your clutch pedal, this noise often sounds like a bell noise, it is highly conceivable that your release bearing is the reason. Make sure that this noise stops when you disengage, in which situation it is time to swap the release bearing of your Genesis G80.

I encounter a release bearing noise when my pedal is up and I encounter jolts in my foot

If you encounter too much or too little resistance when you press your clutch pedal, and it is associated with jolts that you can encounter in your clutch pedal, then the stop/fork release/blades grouping is damaged. In fact, this noise often comes from the broken fork that no longer allows the device to run normally.

I encounter a grinding noise coming from the release bearing of my Genesis G80 when I try to shift gears and they do not shift

This concern appears most often on models equipped with hydraulic release bearing. It is often connected to a clutch pedal that has little or no resistance. If you are in this situation and you feel a grinding or cracking noise coming from the release bearing of your Genesis G80, then you probably have a leak coming from your release bearing. It must therefore be changed quickly or risk damaging your gearbox in addition to the clutch. If you have a noise coming from the gearbox of your Genesis G80 and it’s not from your release bearing, check this article to have more informations.