Direct Clutch: Inspection
Check splined grooves on steel plates and drum. Check spring free length of 1.200" (30.50 mm). Ensure ball in piston moves freely. Check facing of friction plates. Check clearance between snap ring and retainer plate or snap ring and side plate. Replace components as necessary. See RETAINER PLATE-TO-SNAP RING SPECIFICATIONS table. Check drive plate thickness. See DRIVE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS table.
RETAINER PLATE-TO-SNAP RING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Clutch | ||
| Mazda MX-5/Miata, RX7 (1989-90), 929 (1988-90) & All Nissan | Max. .008 (.20) | |
| Chrysler Conquest, Mitsubishi Starion & All Others | .063-.071 (1.60-1.80) | |
| Front Clutch | ||
| Chrysler Conquest & Mitsubishi Starion | .063-.079 (1.60-2.00) | |
| Mazda B2200, B2600 (1990) W/G6 Engine, MX-5/Miata, 929 & Chrysler Conquest & Mitsubishi Starion | .035-.043 (.90-1.10) | |
| Nissan & All Others | .063-.071 (1.60-1.80) | |
| Rear Clutch | ||
| Chrysler Conquest, Mitsubishi Starion, Mazda MPV & All Nissans | .031-.059 (.80-1.50) | |
| Mazda B2200, B2600, MX-5/Miata RX7 (1989-90) & 929 | .031-.039 (.80-1.00) | |
| Low Reverse Clutch | ||
| Chrysler Conquest & Mitsubishi Starion | .031-.048 (.80-1.25) | |
| Mazda B2200, B2600 (1990) & MX-5/Miata | .031-.039 (.80-1.00) | |
| All Other Mazda & Nissan | .031-.041 (.80-1.05) | |
DRIVE PLATE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Thickness - In. (mm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct, Front & Rear | ||
| Chrysler Conquest, Mitsubishi Starion, Mazda B2200, B2600 (1990), MPV & RX7 (1989-90), 929 & All Nissan Models | .055-.063 (1.40-1.60) | |
| Low-Reverse | ||
| Chrysler Conquest & Mitsubishi Starion | .059-.065 (1.50-1.65) | |
| All Mazda & Nissan | .071-.080 (1.80-2.05) | |