General Information

CLUTCH COMPONENTS
The modular clutch assembly used in this vehicle consists of a single, dry-type clutch disc and a diaphragm style clutch cover. The clutch unit is serviced as an assembly. No disassembly is possible.
The clutch disc has cushion springs riveted to the disc hub assembly. The clutch disc facings are riveted to the cushion springs. The facings are made from a non-asbestos material.
The clutch cover pressure plate assembly is a diaphragm type unit with a one-piece diaphragm spring with multiple release fingers. The pressure plate release fingers are preset during manufacture and are not adjustable.
A sleeve-type release bearing is used to engage and disengage the clutch cover pressure plate. The bearing is prelubed during manufacture and is a sealed unit.
The release bearing is operated by a pivoting release fork in the clutch housing. The fork pivots on a ball stud within the housing. The release fork is actuated by a self-adjusting clutch cable.
The clutch cable has a unique self-adjuster mechanism built into the cable which compensates for clutch disc wear. The cable requires no maintenance or lubrication. There are no serviceable components on the cable assembly.

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The clutch pedal is connected to the cable through a plastic spacer. The upper end of the clutch pedal pivots in the pedal bracket on two nylon bushings and a shaft. These bushings do not require periodic lubrication.

CLUTCH DISC AND COVER APPLICATION
The 2.0 single overhead cam engine uses a 228 mm (9.0 inch) clutch disc. The manual transaxle is available only with the 2.0 liter engine.

CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
The transaxle must be removed to service the modular clutch disc assembly and lever.