Clutch Inspection - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

CLUTCH INSPECTION

CLUTCH DIAPHRAGM SPRING
Measure the free height of each diaphragm spring with a vernier
calipers. If each diaphragm spring height is not within the speci-
fied limit, replace it with a new one.
" 09900-20102: Vernier calipers
# Clutch spring free height
Service Limit: 3.1 mm (0.12 in)
CLUTCH DRIVE AND DRIVEN PLATES
NOTE:
Wipe off the engine oil from the drive and driven plates with a
clean rag.
Measure the thickness of drive plates with a vernier calipers. If
each drive plate is not within the standard range, replace it with a
new one.
" 09900-20102: Vernier calipers
# Clutch drive plate thickness
Standard (No.1, No.2 and No.3 drive plates):
Measure the claw width of drive plates with a vernier calipers.
Replace the drive plates found to have worn down to the limit.
" 09900-20102: Vernier calipers
# Clutch drive plate claw width
Service Limit (No.1, No.2 and No.3 drive plates):
Measure each driven plate for distortion with a thickness gauge
and surface plate.
Replace driven plates which exceed the limit.
" 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
# Clutch driven plate distortion
Service Limit: 0.1 mm (0.04 in)
CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
Inspect the clutch release bearing for any abnormality, especially
cracks. When removing the bearing from the clutch, decide
whether it can be reused or if it should be replaced.
Smooth engagement and disengagement of the clutch depends
on the condition of this bearing.
NOTE:
The thrust washer is located between the clutch pressure plate
and the clutch release bearing.
2.92 – 3.08 mm (0.115 – 0.121 in)
13.0 mm (0.51 in)
Measuring thickness
Measuring claw width
Measuring distortion
ENGINE 3-69
Spring height