Del Sol Si VTEC L4-1590cc 1.6L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (1997)
Pressure Plate: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring for wear at the release bearing contact area.
2. Check the diaphragm spring fingers for height using the special tools and a feeler gauge. If the height is more than the service limit, replace the
pressure plate.
3. Install the special tools.
4. To prevent warping, unscrew the pressure plate mounting bolts in a crisscross pattern in several steps, then remove the pressure plate.
5. Inspect the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks, and burning.