Optima L4-2.4L (2001)
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.
2. Install the clutch disc assembly to the flywheel using special tool (09411-11000).
3. Install the clutch cover assembly to the flywheel and temporarily tighten the bolts one or two steps at a time in a star pattern.
Tightening torque
Clutch cover bolt 2.4L/2.7L - 20 - 27 Nm (200 - 270 kg-cm, 15 - 20 ft. lbs.)
4. Align the bearing to the release fork and then install it to the sleeve of housing.
