Honda S2000/93-05 NSX Clutch Release Fork Boot 22841-PR8-010

Honda S2000/NSX Clutch Release Fork Boot - 22841-PR8-010

Your S2000 or NSX clutch pedal feels gritty or inconsistent, or you're seeing dirt and grease inside the bellhousing when you've got the transmission out? The clutch fork boot's cracked or missing. Part number 22841-PR8-010 is the OEM rubber boot that seals the opening where the clutch fork passes through the transmission case. The boot keeps dirt, water, and road salt out of the bellhousing. When it's torn or missing, all that junk gets in there and starts chewing up the clutch fork pivot point and the release bearing. Fresh boot keeps your clutch fork moving smoothly and stops contamination from wrecking your clutch components.

Here's What the Boot Actually Does

The clutch fork pivots on a ball stud that's mounted to the transmission case. The fork passes through an opening in the case so it can reach the clutch release bearing inside the bellhousing. That opening needs to be sealed or dirt gets in. The boot stretches over the fork and seals against the transmission case. It flexes every time you press the clutch pedal so the fork can move freely, but it keeps the opening sealed. When the boot cracks from age or heat, water and dirt get past it. Road salt, mud, and grime work their way onto the pivot ball and into the release bearing. The pivot ball gets corroded and pitted. The fork starts binding instead of moving smoothly. You're feeling that as gritty or inconsistent clutch pedal feel.

Replace It When You're Doing Clutch Work

If you're pulling the transmission to do a clutch job, replace the fork boot while you're in there. The boot's cheap and it's right there staring at you when the trans is out. Don't look at a cracked boot and think you'll deal with it later. You won't. The transmission's a pain to pull. Do it now while everything's apart. If your boot's already torn and you've got dirt inside the bellhousing, inspect the clutch fork pivot and the release bearing closely. If the pivot ball's got corrosion or pitting, clean it up or replace it. A corroded pivot makes the fork bind and you're getting unpredictable clutch engagement. The release bearing might have contamination in it too. If it's making noise or it doesn't spin smoothly, replace it.

Prevents Problems Before They Start

The fork boot doesn't fix anything dramatic. It just keeps dirt out. That sounds boring but it matters. Dirt on the pivot ball wears the fork where it contacts the ball. Eventually the fork develops a groove and it starts moving sloppily. Contaminated release bearings fail early. A failed release bearing means you're pulling the transmission again to replace it. The boot costs a few bucks. A release bearing costs way more, and pulling the transmission twice costs you a whole weekend. Replace the boot and avoid the problem.

What You Get

• Honda OEM clutch release fork boot (part number 22841-PR8-010)
• Seals clutch fork opening in transmission case
• Rubber construction flexes with fork movement
• Keeps dirt, water, and road salt out of bellhousing
• Protects clutch fork pivot and release bearing
• Direct replacement for factory boot

Fits Your Car

• 2000-2009 Honda S2000 (AP1/AP2)
• 1993-2005 Acura NSX (NA1/NA2)

Note: This boot's a one-time-use part. Don't try to reuse the old one if you're pulling the transmission. The rubber stretches when you remove it and it won't seal right if you try to put it back on. When you're installing the new boot, make sure it's seated properly around the fork and against the transmission case. If it's not seated right, it won't seal and you're back where you started. Check that the fork moves smoothly on the pivot ball before you install the boot. If the pivot's corroded or the fork's binding, fix that first. A new boot won't help if the fork's already damaged. After you've installed the boot and buttoned the transmission back up, the clutch pedal should feel smooth and consistent through its travel. If it's still gritty or binding, you've got a problem with the fork or pivot that the boot didn't fix.