G35M-R, G66M-R

CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [G35M-R, G66M-R]

1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

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

4. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

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

6. Remove the following parts:
a. Exhaust manifold bracket Service and Repair

b. Front splash shield Splash Shield Removal/Installation

c. Aerodynamic under cover No.2 Aerodynamic Under Cover No.2 Removal/Installation

d. Starter Removal and Replacement

7. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. Transaxle Oil Replacement [G35M-R] Transaxle Oil Replacement [G66M-R]

8. Remove the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [G35M-R] Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [G66M-R]

9. Remove the clutch cover. Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [G35M-R, G66M-R]

10. 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}

11. 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. Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [G35M-R, G66M-R]

Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
- 0.5 mm {0.02 in}

12. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial gauge on the cylinder block.






13. Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.

- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [G35M-R, G66M-R]

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