Release bearing

9. Measure drive plate run-out using a dial gauge and a gearbox mainshaft: drive plate run-out: New clutch plate = 0.8 mm Service limit = 1.0 mm Renew plate if outside limit.
10. Check pressure plate for signs of wear or damage. Check for signs of overheating on drive straps (deep yellow to blue colour), renew clutch cover assembly if necessary.

NOTE: Renew a cover assembly which has been accidentally dropped.

11. Using a straight edge and feeler gauges check the surface of the pressure plate for flatness at 4 separate points. Renew clutch cover assembly if warping exceeds service limit. Pressure plate warping: Service limit = 0.20 mm maximum

Release bearing

12. Remove release bearing.
13. Remove bolt securing release fork.
14. Withdraw shaft and remove fork.
15. Examine release bearing for signs of wear or damage, renew if necessary.
16. Check release fork shaft and bearings for wear. Renew if necessary, see PG1 Manual Gearbox Overhaul Manual.