Technically speaking, the correct terminology for a throwout bearing is release bearing, as in clutch release bearing. When considered in those terms, it's easier to imagine what this component is and ...

Q I own a 2002 Chevy Cavalier with 74,000 miles on it. It has the five-speed manual transmission and hydraulic clutch. A year ago, I had a problem where it wouldn't shift right -- it didn't want to go ...

Enthusiasts with manual transmissions might know whether their clutch release mechanism is operated by a cable or a hydraulic bearing. But if it’s the latter it’s unlikely they could tell you whether ...