Check the diaphragm spring end for wear and uneven height.
Check the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks and color change.
Check the rivets for looseness and replace the clutch cover assembly if necessary.
Check the clutch facing for loose rivets, uneven contact, deterioration due to seizure, adhesion of oil, or grease, and replace the clutch disc if defective.
Measure the thickness of the disc when free.
Standard value
Clutch disc thickness(A) [when free] :
8.7 ± 0.3 mm (0.331-0.364in)
Limit
Clutch disc rivrt depth(B) :
0.3 mm (0.012in)
Check for the torsion spring play and damage and if defective, replace the clutch disc.
Clean the splines on the input shaft and install the clutch disc.
If the disc does not slide smoothly or if play is excessive, replace the clutch disc and/or the input shaft.
The release bearing is packed with grease. Do not use cleaning solvent or oil.
Standard grease : CASMOLY L9508
Check the bearing for seizure, damage or abnormal noise. Also check the diaphragm spring contacting points for wear.
Replace the bearing if the release fork contacting points are worn abnormally.
If there is abnormal wear at the point of contact with the bearing, replace the release fork assembly.