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Clutch Disc & Pressure Plate Inspection (F250-F550)

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  1. Inspect pressure plate diaphragm fingers for wear. Inspect pressure plate for oil or grease saturation, worn or loose facings, warpage, loose rivets at hub and broken springs. Also, inspect for wear or rust on splines.
  2. Using slide caliper, measure depth to rivet heads. See Figure . Minimum rivet depth is .012" (0.3 mm). Using Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base (100-D002, D78P-4201-B), check pressure plate runout. See Figure . Maximum pressure plate runout is .027" (0.7 mm).