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Originally Posted by Adam_L
Are these instances of faulty TOB , or is there something that can be done (maintenance …. lube) that can help prolong the life of the TOB ?
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Well, it appears that the TOB on earlier models is weak.
There isn't anything you can do about it as far as lubrication or maintenance.
The only thing you can do is to minimize the pressure on the bearing by not sitting at idle with the clutch depressed. In other words, when you're stopped, slip the car out of gear and release the clutch (especially when stopped for prolonged periods of time).
The TOB in my 2013, with a tad over 22,000 mostly around town miles, gets quite a workout and has held up just fine ...... at least it ain't screaming at me.
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