591988 - Clutch Release Plate

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Clutch Release Plate for the LT77 5-speed manual gearbox clutch release assembly.

This mounting plate fastens the external hydraulic clutch slave cylinder to the gearbox housing, providing the fixed mounting point needed to correctly position the slave cylinder for clutch disengagement. It forms part of the hydraulic clutch release mechanism on vehicles equipped with the LT77 5-speed gearbox.

Vehicle Model Land Rover Defender up to 2016
Land Rover Discovery 1 1989-1998 (L318)
Range Rover Classic up to 1994
Land Rover Series 2 and 3

Fitment Notes DEFENDER 1987-2006 — 4 Cyl, 5-speed manual (LT77, to VIN LA939975)
DISCOVERY 1 1989-1998 — 4 Cyl and V8 Petrol, manual transmission
RANGE ROVER CLASSIC 1986-1994 — Manual transmission

Alternative Codes

591988FRC2402

In stock 47 units

46 · Gouda 1 · Drachten

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Clutch Release Plate 591988 used for?

The clutch release plate is the mounting bracket that bolts the external hydraulic slave cylinder to the LT77 gearbox bellhousing, providing the fixed anchor point needed to correctly position the slave cylinder for clutch disengagement. It's part of the external hydraulic clutch release system on LT77 5-speed manual gearboxes.

Does the Clutch Release Plate fit all Defenders and Discovery 1 models?

It fits Defender 1987-2006 with 4-cylinder engines and LT77 manual gearbox up to VIN LA939975, Discovery 1 (1989-1998) 4-cyl and V8 with manual transmission, and Range Rover Classic (1986-1994) with manual gearbox. The Defender application has a VIN ceiling at LA939975 — vehicles above this VIN require a different plate.

What's the alternative part number for the Clutch Release Plate 591988?

The cross-reference for part 591988 is FRC2402. When sourcing, confirm the plate is for an external slave cylinder arrangement (LT77-type), as internally-mounted clutch mechanisms use a different bracket configuration.

What happens if the Clutch Release Plate is damaged or missing?

Without the release plate, the slave cylinder can't be correctly anchored to the bellhousing. This causes the cylinder to move under hydraulic load, preventing consistent clutch disengagement. The plate typically fails through corrosion or stripping of the mounting threads rather than mechanical fatigue.