Clutch Assembly: Inspection
- Check clutch disc for wear. Minimum wear limit of lining above rivet heads is .012" (.3 mm). Check disc runout by mounting disc onto input shaft. Mount dial indicator to transaxle case. Set indicator plunger against face of disc at specified distance from hub center. See CLUTCH DISC MAXIMUM RUNOUT SPECIFICATIONS
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- Replace clutch disc if runout exceeds specification. Measure backlash (spline looseness) at outer edge of disc. See CLUTCH DISC MAXIMUM BACKLASH SPECIFICATIONS
. Replace clutch disc if backlash exceeds specification.
- Check disc hub fit on input shaft splines. Disc should slide smoothly. Check end surface of pressure plate diaphragm springs for wear. Inspect thrust springs by shaking pressure plate assembly. Tap lightly on rivets. Replace assembly if noise is heard.
- Check difference in height between diaphragm spring fingers. Adjust diaphragm fingers if height differential exceeds .028" (.71 mm).
- Inspect flywheel and pressure plate for scoring, grooves and warpage. Dress light roughness on pressure plate and flywheel using fine emery cloth. Machine flywheel surface (if necessary). If surfaces are deeply scored, replace flywheel or pressure plate.
CLUTCH DISC MAXIMUM RUNOUT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Radius In. (mm) |
Runout In. (mm) |
| 1.6L |
3.54 (90) |
.039 (.99) |
| 2.0L |
4.04 (103) |
.039 (.99) |
CLUTCH DISC MAXIMUM BACKLASH SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
In. (mm) |
| 1.6L |
.031 (.79) |
| 2.0L |
.035 (.89) |