big mistake... [updated: no 😇]

[Benz Dr.]

It should have a hole for the spring. You may have it turned around so that the hole is on the back side.

[Figoulu]

Was it a new thrust/throwout bearing? if not it really is the time to change it which it all out. A new bearing will have the correct hole, as Dan says.

It’s a new one…

[Figoulu]

It should have a hole for the spring. You may have it turned around so that the hole is on the back side.

My bearing is new, oem from Benz and identical to the old one. I will double check to see if the old one has holes that I missed but I doubt. If no holes, I will leave it like this…
When I fixed everything I tilted the whole assembly several times and grease all the moving parts… everything seemed to be ok and move smoothly… if apparently those retainers were missing when refurbishing the gear box, having it now is already a good move. Considering the pictures sent by Charles230sl it seems working properly, please Charles correct me if I’m wrong…

I can’t hide that I was happy to put the engine back in the bay yesterday for the 3rd time, (which is fun but a bit repetitive 😁). I fully agree that if something is wrong it has to be addressed, but I have the feeling that it could fly as is…

[Sead]

Done 😁

As stated by Dan this is clearly wrong. The spring will fall of sooner or later and rear part will start spinning - loose contact with throw out fork.
See attached pictures for correct assembly

[Figoulu]

Here is my old bearing… 🙈

I know what to do now 🙈🙈🙈

[Figoulu]

Everything is out of the car, gearbox as well and this is my bearing 🙈

I will now drill 2 holes in it 😁
Fun continues 😁

[Figoulu]

Finished… and much better
Thanks Dr Benz for your accuracy 😁

[Figoulu]

Once again back in the car and I hope this time for good 😁