2-4 Brake: Inspection

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Check the following items.
- Drive plate facing for wear or damage
- Snap ring for wear and spring retainer for deformation
- Lip seal and D ring for damage
- Measure the total end play and adjust to within specifications. See ADJUSTMENT , Oil Pump.
Inspect clearance between the retaining plate and snap ring.
NOTE: Select a retaining plate with a suitable value from the following table, so that the clearance becomes the standard value.
1. Standard: 0.8 - 1.2 mm (0.031 - 0.047 in)
2. Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
Fig 1: Inspecting Clearance Between Retaining Plate & Snap Ring
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Fig 2: Available Retaining Plates Chart
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