Center Case: Inspection: Clutch

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Check drive plate facings and driven plate for damage, cracks or other abnormality. If any, replace with new one.
Check the thickness of drive plate facings and driven plate.
Inspection standard: Refer to SDS, CLUTCH .
CAUTION:
- Measure facing thickness at 3 points to take an average.
- Check all the drive and driven plates.
- Check return spring for damage or deformation.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Drive Plate Facing Thickness
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check stamped mark shown in the figure. Then, check that free length, outer diameter and wire diameter are within specifications. If any abnormality is found, replace with new return spring assembly of the same stamped number.
Inspection standard: Refer to SDS, CLUTCH .

Fig 2: Identifying Return Spring Assembly
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.