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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
- 0.5 mm {0.020 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 misalignment
- 1.0 mm {0.039 in}