Mitsubishi 3000GT Service Manual page 555

Sleeve
Bearing
C L U T C H
INSPECTION
Check the diaphragm spring end for wear and uneven
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height.
Replace if wear is evident or height difference exceeds
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the limit.
Check the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks and
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color change.
Check the strap plate rivets for looseness and replace
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the clutch cover assembly if loose.
Check the facing for loose rivets, uneven contact, deterio-
ration due to seizure, adhesion of oil or grease and replace
the clutch disc if defective.
Measure the rivet sink and replace the clutch disc if it
is out of specification.
Check for torsion spring play and damage and if defective,
replace the clutch disc.
Combine the clutch disc with the input shaft and check
sliding condition and check for play in the rotating direction.
If it does not slide smoothly, check after cleaning and
reassembling. If the play is excessive, replace the clutch
disc and/or the input shaft.
Check for bearing heat damage, other damage, abnormal
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noise and/or improper rotation. Also check whether or
not there is wear at the point of contact with the diaphragm
spring.
If there is abnormal wear at the point of contact with
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the release fork, replace the bearing.
If there is abnormal wear at the point of contact with the
bearing, replace the release fork.