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Pressure Plate: Testing and Inspection





CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [G66M-R]

1. Remove the clutch cover. Service and Repair

2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the clutch cover.

- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. Service and Repair

a. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.






Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
- 0.6 mm {0.02 in}

b. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.






Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
- 0.3 mm {0.01 in}

c. Inspect the diaphragm spring fingers for the degree of uniformity in their height.






i. Install the clutch cover. Service and Repair

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

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

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