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CLUTCH - OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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OUTLINE

SPECIFICATIONS

Clutch specifications (Engine/Transmission Model: B6 DOHC / M5M-D)

Clutch control
Sub-item
Unit
B6 DOHC / M5M-DHydraulic
Clutch cover
Sub-itemType
Unit
B6 DOHC / M5M-DDiaphragm spring
Clutch cover
Sub-itemSet load
UnitN (kg, lb)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D4,022 (410, 902)
Clutch disc
Sub-itemOuter diameter
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D200 (7.87)
Clutch disc
Sub-itemInner diameter
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D130 (5.12)
Clutch disc
Sub-itemThickness — Pressure plate side
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D3.5 (0.14)
Clutch disc
Sub-itemThickness — Flywheel side
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D3.5 (0.14)
Clutch pedal
Sub-itemType
Unit
B6 DOHC / M5M-DSuspended
Clutch pedal
Sub-itemPedal ratio
Unit
B6 DOHC / M5M-D6.13
Clutch pedal
Sub-itemFull stroke
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D120 (4.72)
Clutch pedal
Sub-itemHeight
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D175—185 (6.89—7.28)
Master cylinder inner diameter
Sub-item
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D15.87 (0.625)
Release cylinder inner diameter
Sub-item
Unitmm (in)
B6 DOHC / M5M-D19.05 (0.750)
Clutch fluid
Sub-item
Unit
B6 DOHC / M5M-DSAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Clutch troubleshooting

Slipping
Possible CauseClutch disc facing worn excessively
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Slipping
Possible CauseClutch disc facing surface hardened or oil on surface
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14
Slipping
Possible CausePressure plate damaged
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14
Slipping
Possible CauseDiaphragm spring damaged or weak
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Slipping
Possible CauseInsufficient clutch pedal play
ActionAdjust
PageH-5
Slipping
Possible CauseClutch pedal sticking
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-6
Slipping
Possible CauseFlywheel damaged
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseExcessive runout or damaged clutch disc
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseClutch disc splines rusted or worn
ActionRemove rust or replace
PageH-14
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseOil on facing
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseDiaphragm spring weak
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseExcessive clutch pedal play
ActionAdjust
PageH-5
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseInsufficient clutch fluid
ActionAdd fluid
PageH-2
Faulty disengagement
Possible CauseLeakage of clutch fluid
ActionLocate and repair or replace
Page
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CauseOil on facing
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CauseTorsion rubbers weak
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CauseClutch disc facing hardened or damaged
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CauseClutch disc facing rivets loose
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CausePressure plate damaged or excessive runout
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CauseFlywheel surface hardened or damaged
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14
Clutch vibrates when accelerating
Possible CauseLoose or worn engine mount
ActionTighten or replace
Page
Clutch pedal sticking
Possible CausePedal shaft not properly lubricated
ActionLubricate or replace
PageH-6
Abnormal noise
Possible CauseClutch release bearing damaged
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Abnormal noise
Possible CausePoor lubrication of release bearing sleeve
ActionLubricate or replace
PageH-14
Abnormal noise
Possible CauseTorsion spring weak
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Abnormal noise
Possible CauseExcessive crankshaft end play
ActionRepair
PageRefer to Section B
Abnormal noise
Possible CausePilot bearing worn or damaged
ActionReplace
PageH-14
Abnormal noise
Possible CauseWorn pivot points of release fork
ActionRepair or replace
PageH-14

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