Clutch assembly and release bearing - ’l’ series (page 3 of 3)

11. Measure drive plate run-out by fitting drive plate to a gearbox mainshaft and use a dial gauge as drive plate is rotated. Renew drive plate if outside service limit.

Drive plate run-out: New clutch plate = 0.8 mm Service limit = 1.0 mm

12. Check pressure plate for signs of wear or damage. Check for signs of overheating on drive straps (deep yellow to blue colour), renew pressure plate if necessary.

NOTE: Renew a pressure plate which has been accidentally dropped.

13. Using a straight edge and feeler gauges check the surface of the pressure plate for flatness at 4 separate points. Renew pressure plate if warping exceeds service limit.

Pressure plate warping: Service limit = 0.18 mm maximum

Refit

1. Clean pressure plate and flywheel, dowels and dowel holes.
2. Inspect flywheel for signs of scoring or other damage. Renew if worn or damaged.
3. Smear clutch drive plate splines with Molybdenum disulphide grease.
4. Position drive plate to flywheel with ’FLYWHEEL SIDE’ marking towards flywheel.