Clutch Assembly - ELANTRA & TIBURON: Inspection
- Clean the dust on the clutch housing using the vacuum brush or dry floor cloth. Do not use compressed air. Check the oil leakage in engine rear bearing oil seal and transaxle front oil seal. If leaky, repair them.
- The friction surface of the pressure plate must be equalized to entire disc surface. If any part has excessive wear at the point of contact, the pressure plate is installed incorrectly.
- Check the friction surface of flywheel for color change, partial damage, small cracks and wear.
- Don't touch the clutch disc with contaminated hands or gloves. Replace the clutch disc if the facing is stained with oil or grease. Measure the rivet sink and replace the clutch disc if it is less than .012" (.3 mm).
- Check the hub spline and torsion spring of clutch disc for excessive wear.
- Clean the friction surface of pressure plate with cleaning solvent.
- Measure the flat of pressure plate with a square. If it exceeds .02" (.5 mm), replace it. Check the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks and color change.
- Check that the three-dowel on the flywheel is installed completely.