Checking The Clutch Springs; Checking The Clutch Housing; Checking The Clutch Boss; Checking The Pressure Plate - Yamaha 2009 XP500Y TMAX Service Manual

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CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS

The following procedure applies to all of the
clutch springs.
1. Check:
• Clutch spring
Damage → Replace the clutch springs as a
set.
2. Measure:
• Clutch spring free length
Out of specification → Replace the clutch
springs as a set.
Clutch spring free length
25.80 mm (1.02 in)
Minimum length
20.40 mm (0.80 in)
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING

1. Check:
• Clutch housing dogs
Damage/pitting/wear → Deburr the clutch
housing dogs or replace the clutch housing.
TIP
Pitting on the clutch housing dogs will cause er-
ratic clutch operation.
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH BOSS

1. Check:
• Clutch boss splines
Damage/pitting/wear → Replace the clutch
boss.
TIP
Pitting on the clutch boss splines will cause er-
ratic clutch operation.
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CHECKING THE PRESSURE PLATE

1. Check:
• Pressure plate
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE CLUTCH

1. Lubricate:
• Friction plates
• Clutch plate
(with the recommended lubricant)
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CLUTCH