Cleaning Precautions; Adjustments; Clutch Pedal Position Switch; Specifications - Chrysler neon 1997 Service Manual

6 - 10 CLUTCH
CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued)
GREASE CONTAMINATION
Grease contamination is usually a product of over-
lubrication. During clutch service, apply only a small
amount of grease to the input shaft splines. Excess
grease may be thrown off during operation, contami-
nating the disc.
ROAD SPLASH/WATER CONTAMINATION
Road splash contamination is usually caused by
driving the vehicle through deep water puddles.
Water can be forced into the clutch housing, causing
clutch components to become contaminated. Facing of
disc will absorb moisture and bond to the flywheel
and/or, pressure plate, if vehicle is allowed to stand
for some time before use. If this condition occurs,
replacement of clutch assembly may be required.
Drive the vehicle until normal clutch operating tem-
perature has been obtained. This will dry off disc
assembly, pressure plate, and flywheel.

CLEANING PRECAUTIONS

Condensation from steam vapors tend to accumu-
late on the internal clutch mechanism when the vehi-
cle is steam cleaned. Facing of disc will absorb
moisture and will bond to flywheel and/or pressure
plate, if vehicle is allowed to stand for some time
before use. If this condition occurs, it may require
replacement of clutch assembly. After cleaning, drive
the vehicle to its normal clutch operating tempera-
ture. This will dry off disc assembly, pressure plate,
and flywheel.

ADJUSTMENTS

CLUTCH PEDAL POSITION SWITCH

The clutch pedal position switch is mounted to a
bracket located behind the clutch pedal. The switch
is held in place by four plastic wing tabs.
The clutch pedal position switch IS NOT adjust-
able. The pedal blade contacts the switch in the down
position (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Clutch Pedal Position Switch and
Components

SPECIFICATIONS

NV T350 (A-578) CLUTCH TIGHTENING

REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION
Drive Plate To
Clutch Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
Drive Plate To
Crankshaft Bolts . . . . . . . . . . 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
PL
TORQUE