Check the play of the release bearing by spinning it by hand. If there is excessive play or noise, replace the release bearing.

NOTE: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not wash it in solvent.
Emissions Controls
The burning of gasoline in your vehicle’s engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and hydrocarbons
(HC).
Gasoline evaporating from t ...
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
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Flywheel Replacement
Install the ring gear holder.
Loosen the flywheel mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several
steps. Remove the bolts, then remove the flywheel and the ring gear holder. ...