CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [F35M-R]

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1.  Remove the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].)

2.  Perform the following procedure 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 [F35M-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 [F35M-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 [F35M-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 [F35M-R].)