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Pressure Plate: Testing and Inspection

CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION





1. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth 0.6 mm (0.024 in)





2. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
LF, L3 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
L3 WITH TC: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)

3. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial indicator on the cylinder block.





4. Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers. If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum height difference 1.0 mm (0.039 in)