Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition06 · Clutch
06 · Transmission

Pressure plate inspection

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs › Pressure plate inspection
ClutchPressure plate inspection

Pressure plate inspection

  1. Inspect the fingers of the diaphragm spring for wear at the release bearing contact area.
Diagram showing a pressure plate being measured with a straight edge and feeler gauge

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  1. A Pressure plate
  2. B Straight edge
  3. C Feeler gauge
  1. Inspect the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks, and burning.
  2. Inspect for warpage using a straight edge and a feeler gauge.

Note: Measure across the pressure plate at three points.

Standard (New): 0.03mm max.
Service Limit: 0.15 mm

If the warpage exceeds the service limit, replace the pressure plate.

Clutch disc inspection

Diagram showing a clutch disc being measured with a thickness gauge

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  1. A Clutch disc
  2. Inspect the lining of the clutch disc for signs of slipping or oil. Replace it if it is burned black or oil soaked.
  3. Measure the clutch disc thickness.

Clutch Disc Thickness:
Standard (New): 8.5 – 9.2 mm.
Service Limit: 6.5 mm.

If the thickness is less than the service limit, replace the clutch disc.

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