Hydraulic Release Bearing Kit for Ford, Tremec TKO, TKX, T-5 & T-56 Transmissions

Why Choose the Ford Cherry Hydraulic Throw Out Bearing?

A hydraulic release bearing can simplify clutch operation while eliminating the need for a conventional mechanical clutch fork and external slave-cylinder arrangement. The Ford Cherry Bearing is designed with features that make installation, bleeding, and clutch adjustment easier.

Key Features

• Proprietary easy-bleed technology for simplified hydraulic system bleeding
• Swivel hydraulic lines allow the pressure and bleeder connections to rotate for easier installation
• .35" anti-spin collar included for most applicable Ford and Tremec transmissions
• Low-profile design for applications with limited bellhousing clearance
• Up to .800" available piston travel
• Precision-aligned bearing helps promote consistent clutch engagement
• Low-drag hydraulic operation helps provide smooth clutch actuation
• CNC-machined, high-strength aluminum construction
• Moving components feature a durable hard-anodized finish
• 45 mm angular-contact, flat-faced bearing
• Corrosion-resistant bearing shield
• Aerospace-quality grease
• Factory bench-bled and pressure-tested
• Designed for use with MalWood Under Dash Hydraulics systems and most common clutch master cylinders

Complete Ford Hydraulic Throw Out Bearing Kit

This kit provides the key components needed to install the Cherry hydraulic release bearing on compatible Ford transmission applications.

Kit Includes

• Hydraulic Cherry Release Bearing
• Two swivel hydraulic lines
• Bleeder fitting
• One metric anti-spin stud
• One standard anti-spin stud
• Shims for bearing positioning

The included shims allow the installer to establish the proper bearing position and clutch engagement geometry for the specific transmission and clutch combination.

Ford & Tremec Transmission Fitment

The Ford Cherry Bearing is designed for a wide range of Ford and Tremec manual transmissions, including:

• Ford T-5 / New World Class T-5
• Ford TKO
• Ford TKX
• Tremec 3550
• Ford T-56 / TR6060
• T-56 Magnum
• T-56 Magnum XL
• 1-1/16" Ford Toploader
• Ford T-10
• TR-3650
• 18-spline Mopar transmissions
• Other compatible short-shaft Ford transmission applications

Important Anti-Spin Collar Information

The .35" anti-spin collar is required on many Ford transmission applications, including the 3550, T-56/T-56 Magnum, Ford TKO, TKX, and New World Class T-5.

The 1-1/16" Toploader, TR-3650, and T-10 are exceptions listed by the manufacturer.

Because transmission configurations can vary, verify your specific transmission, input shaft, bellhousing, clutch, and available clearance before installation.

Ford Cherry Bearing Specifications

• Bearing ID: 1.430"
• Minimum height: 1.845"
• Bearing face OD: 2.700"
• Available stroke: .800"
• Anti-spin collar: .35"
• Hydraulic connections: Swivel lines with -3AN fittings
• Bearing type: 45 mm angular-contact, flat-faced
• Construction: High-strength CNC-machined aluminum

The bearing is designed to fit Ford transmissions except applications using 1-3/8" input shafts, including the noted bullnose Toploader configuration.

Built for Smooth Clutch Engagement

The Cherry Bearing is designed to maintain precise alignment between the hydraulic release bearing and clutch pressure plate. Its low-drag hydraulic operation and available piston travel help provide smooth, predictable clutch actuation.

For performance builds, restomods, classic Ford projects, and manual transmission conversions, the compact design can be especially useful where traditional external clutch-release components are difficult to package.

Easy Installation & Bleeding

One of the major advantages of this Ford hydraulic throw out bearing kit is its swivel-line design.

Both the hydraulic pressure line and bleeder connection can swivel, making it easier to route the lines inside a confined bellhousing area. The proprietary easy-bleed design further simplifies hydraulic system setup.

The Cherry Bearing is also supplied factory bench-bled and pressure-tested before shipment.

Designed for Long-Term Durability

The Cherry Bearing uses high-strength aluminum construction with hard-anodized moving components. The bearing assembly also incorporates a corrosion-resistant shield and aerospace-quality grease.

According to MalWood USA, each Cherry Bearing is pressure-tested to more than twice normal operating pressure before leaving the factory.

IMPORTANT - Hydraulic Fluid Requirement

Use ONLY DOT 3 or DOT 4 non-silicone brake fluid as recommended by the manufacturer. Never use petroleum or mineral base fluids

Using an incompatible fluid can damage hydraulic seals and components and may void the warranty.