1985 XJ600 51J clutch issue

Hello all,

I have recenty started to rebuild my XJ 600 51j and I ran into an issue with my clutch. When I pull the handlebar lever it stays in the full pulled position and it doesnt return. I have bought a new clutch cable, and when I pulled the clutch cover off I saw that the release bearing is in pieces. The plates looked okay to me so as the clutch basket. I have replaced the release bearing, and the spring on the lever and I still have the same problem. Can anyone give me some pointers or something it would be much appreciated.

 

You should find the solution to your clutch problem here. Images are not available, anyone know how to fix it?

https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/clutches-101-part-1-the-400-550-600s-with-pics.29541/

 

They're just gone.
There were some images that could be retrieved on some posts but the really old ones are generally vanished.

 

That's unfortunate .

 

do you have the return spring in position on top of the clutch release shaft, and when refitting the throw out arm, did you take up the slack first by rotating the shaft as far as it will go clockwise before fitting the arm?