Clutch 6-13

Clutch

Clutch Spring Free Length Measurement

Measure the free length of the clutch spring [A].

If any spring is shorter than the service limit, it must be replaced.

Clutch Spring Free Length
Standard: 34.2 mm (1.346 in.)

Service Limit: 33.1 mm (1.303 in.)

Clutch Housing Finger Inspection

• Visually inspect the fingers [A] of the clutch housing where the tangs [B] of the friction plates hit them.

• If they are badly worn or if there are grooves cut where the tangs hit, replace the housing. Also, replace the friction plates if their tangs are damaged.

Clutch Hub Spline Inspection

• Visually inspect where the teeth on the steel plates wear against the splines [A] of the clutch hub

• If there are notches worn into the splines, replace the clutch hub. Also, replace the steel plates if their teeth are damaged.