CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [C66M-R]


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1.  Remove the clutch cover. (See CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-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.
(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.
(3)  Measure the clearance between the cover plate and stopper plate. (with SKYACTIV-D 1.5)
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1)  Tap the head of the rivet with a plastic hammer.
2)  Using a thickness gauge, measure the clearance between the cover plate and stopper plate.
Cover plate and stopper plate minimum clearance
2.0 mm {0.079 in}
•  If it is less than the minimum, replace the clutch cover.
(4)  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].)
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].)