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Clutch System Bleeding > < Selector Lever Assembly
Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information - Clutch Pressure Plate Check Ranger 2006.5 (05/2006-)
General Procedures

  1. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.
    • If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.
    • Clutch disc maximum depth 0.6 mm {0.024 in}.

  1. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.
    • If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.
    • Clutch cover maximum clearance 0.3 mm {0.012 in}.
  1. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial indicator on the cylinder block.

  1. Rotate the flywheel or dual-mass flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.
    • If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.
    • Clutch cover maximum height difference 1.0 mm {0.039 in}.

Clutch System Bleeding > < Selector Lever Assembly