CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [J65M-R]

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Battery component (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component)
(2)  Air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].)
(3)  Inter cooler pipe bracket (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].)
(4)  Catalytic converter bracket (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6 (Y6)].)
(5)  Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)
(6)  Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Aerodynamic under cover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Cut off the vacuum chamber installation bolt and set the vacuum chamber aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

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4.  Remove the starter.

5.  Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [J65M-R].)

6.  Remove the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [J65M-R].)

7.  Remove the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [J65M-R].)

8.  Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.

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•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [J65M-R].)
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
0.6 mm {0.02 in} max.

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

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•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [J65M-R].)
Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
0.3 mm {0.01 in} max.

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

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

•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [J65M-R].)
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum misalignment
1.0 mm {0.039 in} max.

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

13.  Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [J65M-R].)

14.  Perform the clutch fluid line air bleeding. (See CLUTCH FLUID AIR BLEEDING/REPLACEMENT.)

Note
•  If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION" and verify that there is no abnormality. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION [J65M-R].)