Rio L4-1.6L (2004)
Pressure Plate: Service and Repair
Removal
Caution: Do not allow oil or grease to contaminate the clutch disc facing. Even a trace of oil or grease may cause clutch grabbing or slipping.
Handle the disc by its edges and do not touch the facing.
1. Remove the transaxle.
2. If the pressure plate will be reused, paint or scribe the alignment marks on the pressure plate and flywheel for assembly reference.
Caution: Loosen the pressure plate bolts one turn at a time to release the pressure plate spring tension evenly. A failure to release the tension
evenly could cause distortion of the pressure plate
3. Remove the pressure plate bolts, the pressure plate, and the clutch disc. While loosening the bolts, use SST to prevent turning of the flywheel.
Inspection
Check the following parts, and repair or replace those if necessary.
Clutch cover
1. Check the contact surface of the clutch disc for scorings, cracks, or discoloration.
Notice: Minor scoring or discoloration should be removed with a sandpaper.
2. Inspect the diaphragm spring for damage, or damage to the cover.
Clutch Disc
1. Check the facing surface for hardening or oil contamination.
Notice: Use sandpaper if the contamination is minor.
2. Inspect for looseness of the facing rivets.
