Honda 450X 2005 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 62

Clutch System
6. Remove the washer (10), needle bealing (11),
clutch lifter (12) and clutch lifter rod (13).
7. Remove the eight clutch discs and seven
clutch plates (14).
Assemble the clutch lifter, needle bearing and
washer. Turn the needle bearing with your
finger. The needle bearing should turn
smoothly and quietly. Replace the needle
bearing and washer if the needle bearing does
not turn smoothly.
(12)
(11)
(10)
(10) washer (13) clutch lifter rod
(11) needle bearing (14) clutch discs/clutch plates
(12) clutch lifter
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Servicing Your Honda
Clutch Disc/Plate Inspection
Replace the clutch discs (1) for signs of scoring
or discoloration.
Measure the thickness of each clutch disc.
Service Limit: 0.112 in (2.85 mm)
Replace the clutch discs and clutch plates as a
set.
(13)
(1)
(14)
(1) clutch disc
Check the clutch plate (2) for excessive warpage
or discoloration.
Check the plate warpage on a surface plate using
a feeler gauge.
Measure the thickness of the clutch plates.
Service Limit: 0.006 in (0.15 mm)
Replace the clutch discs and plates as a set.
(2) clutch plate
Clutch Spring Inspection
(1) clutch spring
Measure the free length of each spring.
Service Limit: 1.72 in (43.7 mm)
Replace the clutch springs as a set if any one of
them is beyond the service limit or if the clutch
plates have been burnt/heat discolored.
(2)
(1)