Legacy GT Wagon AWD F4-2.5L DOHC (1997)
CLUTCH COVER
Visually check for the following items without disassembling, and replace or repair if defective.
1. Loose thrust rivet.
2. Damaged or worn bearing contact area at center of diaphragm spring.
3. Damaged or worn disc contact surface of pressure plate.
4. Loose strap plate setting bolt.
5. Worn diaphragm sliding surface.
FLYWHEEL
CAUTION: Since this bearing is grease sealed and is of a non-lubrication type, do not wash with gasoline or any solvent.
1. Damage of facing and ring gear
If defective, replace flywheel.
2. Smoothness of rotation
Rotate ball bearing applying pressure in thrust direction.
If noise or excessive play is noted, replace ball bearing as follows:
a. Drive out ball bearing from flywheel.
b. Press bearing into flywheel until bearing end surface is flush with clutch disc contact surface of flywheel. Do not press inner race.
ST 899754112 Snap Ring Press, or equivalent.