Sonata GL V6-2.5L (1999)
NOTE: Do not clean the clutch disc or release bearing with cleaning solvent.
8. Remove the release fork shaft and bushing.
INSPECTION
CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY
1. Clean the dust on the clutch housing using the vacuum brush or dry floor cloth and ought not to use the compressed air absolutely. Check the oil
leakage in engine rear bearing oil seal and transaxle front oil seal. If leaky, repair them.
2. The friction surface of pressure plate must be equalized to entire disc surface. If any part is excessive wear at the point of contact, the pressure
plate is installed badly.
3. Check the friction surface of flywheel for color change, partial damage, small crack and wear.
4. Don't touch the clutch disc with the contaminated hands or gloves. Replace the clutch disc, if the facing is stained with oil or grease. Measure the
rivet sink and replace the clutch disc, if it is less than 3 mm.
Limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 inch)
5. Check the hub spline and torsion spring of clutch disc for excessive wear.
6. Clean the friction surface of pressure plate with cleaning solvent.
7. Measure the flat of pressure plate with a square. If it exceeds 0.5 mm, replace it. Check the pressure plate surface of wear, cracks and color
change.
8. Check that the three-dowel on the flywheel is installed completely.
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
CAUTION: The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not use cleaning solvent or oil.
1. Check the bearing for seizure, damage or abnormal noise. Also check the diaphragm spring contacting points for wear.
2. Replace the bearing if the release fork contacting points are worn abnormally.
CLUTCH RELEASE FORK
If there is abnormal wear at the point of contact with the bearing, replace the release fork.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multipurpose grease to the spline of disc.
Grease: CASMOLY L 9508
CAUTION: When installing the clutch, apply grease to each part, but be careful not to apply excessive grease It can cause clutch slippage and
judder.