Clutch Disc Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the clutch disc lining surface for hardening or the presence of oil.
Check for a worn clutch disc lining. Measure the minimum allowable depth to the rivet heads with a slide caliper.

Fig 1: Measuring Minimum Allowable Depth To Rivet Heads Using Slide Caliper
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Check for loose clutch disc lining rivets.
Use an emery cloth to remove minor imperfections in the clutch disc lining surface.
Check for wear or rust on the splines. If necessary, clean them with an emery cloth.
Check the clutch disc for cracking, scoring, discoloration or other surface marks. Install a new clutch disc if necessary.