Clutch Cover Inspection

CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION [A26M-R]

1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement

b. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement

c. Remove the PCM cover No.1. Service and Repair

d. Disconnect the PCM connector. Service and Repair

e. Remove the battery tray and PCM component. Removal and Replacement

f. Remove the air cleaner component. Service and Repair

g. Remove the charge air cooler cover. Service and Repair

h. Remove the charge air cooler. Service and Repair

i. Remove the fuel pump resistor. Service and Repair

j. Remove the front tires. Service and Repair

k. Remove the splash shield. Splash Shield Removal/Installation

l. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

m. Remove the WU-TWC bracket. Service and Repair

n. Remove the starter. Removal and Replacement

o. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. Service and Repair

p. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. Transaxle Oil Replacement

q. Remove the manual transaxle. Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation

2. Mount a dial gauge on the cylinder block.






3. Rotate the flywheel and inspect for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.

- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover. Service and Repair

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum misalignment
- 1.0 mm {0.039 in} max.

4. Remove the clutch cover. Service and Repair

5. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.






- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
- 0.6 mm {0.02 in} max.

6. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.






- If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
- 0.3 mm {0.01 in} max.