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Clutch Cover Inspection [G35M-R, A65M-R]

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 inch) maximum





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 inch) maximum
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 (0.0244 inch) maximum