Clutch Assembly: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Replace flywheel, pressure plate and clutch disc as a set if clutch disc requires replacement.
- Clean oil, grease, metal deposits, etc. from flywheel mating surfaces. If flywheel or pressure plate runout is greater than .050" (1.27 mm), flywheel, pressure plate and clutch disc must be replaced as a set. Inspect flywheel for cracks, heat marks, warpage or other damage. Slight surface scoring can be removed with sandpaper. Replace or resurface as necessary.
- Check pressure plate for warpage, heat marks (Blue coloring) and cracks. Check diaphragm spring fingers for uneven height and wear at release bearing contact area. Replace pressure plate if excessively worn or damaged. Replace clutch disc if runout is greater than .020" (.51 mm). Check pilot bearing rotation. If roughness is felt or bearing does not spin freely, replace bearing.
CAUTION:
Replace flywheel, pressure plate and clutch disc as a set if clutch disc requires replacement.
- Clean oil, grease, metal deposits, etc. from flywheel mating surfaces. If flywheel or pressure plate runout is greater than .050" (1.27 mm), flywheel, pressure plate and clutch disc must be replaced as a set. Inspect flywheel for cracks, heat marks, warpage or other damage. Slight surface scoring can be removed with sandpaper. Replace or resurface as necessary.
- Check pressure plate for warpage, heat marks (Blue coloring) and cracks. Check diaphragm spring fingers for uneven height and wear at release bearing contact area. Replace pressure plate if excessively worn or damaged. Replace clutch disc if runout is greater than .020" (.51 mm). Check pilot bearing rotation. If roughness is felt or bearing does not spin freely, replace bearing.
- If replacing flywheel, check old flywheel for balance weights inserted in weight holes. If weights are installed on old flywheel, new balance weights MUST be installed on new flywheel in same hole locations as on old flywheel.