General Hi newbie here ☺️ been pointed in your direction for a bit of advice/ help please 🙏

[Mike1alike]

It was more the reason why it was hard to remove?

I did hear stories from people fighting really hard to remove it. I couldn't quite understand why. Fortunately, I didn't go through any problems with it on my Punto when it needed to be changed.

 

[John202020]

If you dont have lift-off / power-on knocks or slop, and movement of the gear lever is a classic sign, dont change this as a precaution as you may not need to do so.

In that case I think I'll leave it alone, is it easier to replace when the clutch is being done? As this is a job in the not too distant future ( thrust bearing whining) that will be a garage job.

 

[The Panda Nut]

In that case I think I'll leave it alone, is it easier to replace when the clutch is being done? As this is a job in the not too distant future ( thrust bearing whining) that will be a garage job.

Sounds appropriate, One more bit wont add much to a clutch job.