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G35M-R





CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [G35M-R]

1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

b. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

c. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) Removal and Replacement

d. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

e. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.

f. Remove the exhaust manifold bracket. Service and Repair

g. Remove the front splash shield. Splash Shield Removal/Installation

h. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

i. Remove the starter. Removal and Replacement

j. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. G35M-R(

k. Remove the manual transaxle. G35M-R

2. Mount a dial gauge on the cylinder block.






3. Rotate the flywheel and inspect for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.

- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. G35M-R

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum height difference
- 1.0 mm {0.039 in}

4. Remove the clutch cover. G35M-R

5. 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 {0.02 in}

6. 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 {0.02 in}