Pressure Plate: Testing and Inspection

CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [G35M-R, A65M-R]





1. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.
^ If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth [G35M-R, A65M-R] 0.6 mm (0.024 in) max.





2. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.
^ If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate [G35M-R, A65M-R] 0.3 mm (0.012 in) max.
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 not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum misalignment [G35M-R, A65MR] 0.6 mm (0.024 in) max.