Clutch assembly and release bearing - ’k’ series (page 2 of 2)

7. Progressively loosen and then remove 6 E7 Torx bolts securing pressure plate to flywheel.
8. Remove clutch pressure plate and collect drive plate.
9. Inspect clutch drive plate for signs of wear or oil contamination. Check for broken or loose springs and signs of cracking at spring windows. Renew drive plate if necessary.
10. Measure depth of rivets on drive plate, renew drive plate if less than service limit.

Drive plate rivet depth: New clutch plate = 0.9 mm minimum Service limit = 0.1 - 0.2 mm

11. Measure drive plate run-out by fitting drive plate to a gearbox mainshaft and use a dial gauge as drive plate is rotated.
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 = 0.20 mm maximum