CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [G66M-R]

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1.  Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY INSPECTION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY INSPECTION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

3.  Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5)(See BATTERY INSPECTION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)

4.  Remove the battery and battery tray. (MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop)(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

5.  Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

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

7.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Exhaust manifold bracket
(2)  Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION).)
(3)  Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Aerodynamic under cover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].)(See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].)

8.  Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R].)

9.  Remove the manual transaxle.(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R (EXCEPT MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop)].)(See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R (MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop)].)

10.  Remove the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R].)

11.  Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.

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•  If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
0.6 mm {0.02 in} max.

12.  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 [G66M-R].)
Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
0.5 mm {0.02 in} max.

13.  Install the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R].)

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

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15.  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 [G66M-R].)
Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum misalignment
1.0 mm {0.039 in} max.

16.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

17.  Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G66M-R].)

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 [G66M-R].)