CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [C66M-R, C66MX-R]


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SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (Without Cylinder Deactivation)

1.  Remove the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)

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

(1)  Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.
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Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
0.6 mm {0.02 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)
(2)  Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.
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Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
0.3 mm {0.01 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)
(3)  Inspect the diaphragm spring fingers for the degree of uniformity in their height.
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1)  Install the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)
2)  When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial gauge on the cylinder block.
3)  Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum height difference
1.0 mm {0.039 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)


SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (With Cylinder Deactivation)

1.  Remove the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66MX-R].)

2.  Using a vernier caliper, measure the depth of the diaphragm spring fingers.

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Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
0.6 mm {0.02 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum depth, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)

3.  Mount a dial indicator on the cylinder block.

4.  Using a dial indicator, measure the height difference of the diaphragm spring fingers while rotating the flywheel.

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Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum height difference
0.8 mm {0.03 in}
•  If it exceeds the maximum height difference, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R, C66MX-R].)