Clutch Disc

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Facing wear
Measure the depth from the facing surface to the rivet head. Replace if the face is worn locally or worn down to less than the specified value.

NOTE: Do not wash the clutch disc with any type of cleaning fluid.

Depth to rivet head:

Limit of sinking

0.3 mm (0.012 in)

Fig 1: Measuring Clutch Disc Depth From Facing Surface To Rivet Head
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Hardened facing
Replace the clutch disc.
Oil soakage on facing
Replace the clutch disc and inspect the transmission front oil seal, transmission case mating surface, engine rear oil seal and other locations for oil leakage.

Fig 2: Identifying Clutch Facing
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Deflection on facing
If deflection exceeds the specified value at the outer circumference of the facing, replace the clutch disc.

Limit for deflection:

0.7 mm (0.028 in) at R = 110 mm (4.33 in)

ST 499747100 CLUTCH DISC GUIDE

Fig 3: Checking Deflection On Facing Using Clutch Disc Guide
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If there is spline wear, loose rivets, failed damper springs, etc., replace the clutch disc.

Fig 4: Identifying Spline, Rivet And Damper Spring
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