Pressure Plate and Clutch Disc Removal

Clutch Replacement

Special Tools Required
- Clutch alignment disc 07JAF-PM7011A
- Ring gear holder 07LAB-PV00100 or 07924-PD20003
- Clutch alignment shaft 07ZAF-PR8A100
- Remover handle 07936-3710100

Pressure Plate and Clutch Disc Removal





1. Check the diaphragm spring fingers height using the special tool and feeler gauge. If the height is more than the service limit, replace the pressure plate.
Standard (New): 0.6 mm (0.02 inch) max.
Service Limit: 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)





2. Install the special tools.
3. To prevent warping, unscrew the pressure plate mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the pressure plate (B).





4. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring (A) for wear at the release bearing contact area.





5. Inspect the pressure plate (A) surface for wear, cracks, and burning.





6. Inspect for warpage using a straight edge (A) and a feeler gauge (B). Measure across the pressure plate (C). If the warpage is more than the service limit, replace the pressure plate.
Standard (New): 0.03 mm (0.001 inch) max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)





7. Remove the clutch disc and special tools.
8. Inspect the lining of the clutch disc for signs of slippage or oil. If the clutch disc is burned black or oil soaked, replace it, and find the source of the oil leak if oil soaked.





9. Measure the clutch disc thickness. If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace the clutch disc.
Standard (New): 8.2 - 8.9 mm (0.32 - 0.35 inch)
Service Limit: 6.0 mm (0.24 inch)





10. Measure the rivet depth from the clutch disc lining surface (A) to the rivets (B) on both sides. If the rivet depth is less than the service limit, replace the clutch disc.
Standard (New): 1.2 - 1.7 mm (0.047 - 0.067 inch)
Service Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)