Clutch - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

4. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

CLUTCH

Operation
1. Check for smooth clutch lever operation.
Lubricate the clutch lever pivot or clutch cable if
operation is not smooth.
2. Check the clutch cable for deterioration, kinks or
damage.
Clutch Disc/Plate Removal
Drain the transmission oil. (page 20).
Remove the rear brake pedal by removing its pivot bolt.
(1) REAR BRAKE PEDAL (2) PIVOT BOLT
Remove the six clutch cover bolts and cover.
(1) CLUTCH COVER
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Remove the six clutch spring bolts and clutch springs.
NOTE:
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Loosen the bolts in a crisscross pattern in 2 or 3
progressive steps.
Remove the clutch pressure plate.
(1) CLUTCH SPRING BOLTS
(2) CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE
Remove the clutch lifter and clutch lifter rod.
Remove the eight clutch discs and seven clutch plates.
NOTE:
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Turn the lifter bearing plate of the clutch lifter
bearing with your finger. The bearing plate should
turn smoothly and quietly. Discard the clutch lifter
if the bearing plate does not turn smoothly.
(1) CLUTCH LIFTER (3) CLUTCH PLATES AND
(2) CLUTCH LIFTER ROD DISCS
Clutch Spring
Measure each clutch spring's free length.
SERVICE LIMIT: 1.76 in (44.7 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.
(1) CLUTCH SPRING
Clutch Disc
Replace the clutch discs if they show signs of scoring or
discoloration.
Measure the thickness of each clutch disc.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.112 in (2.85 mm)
NOTE:
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Replace the clutch discs and clutch plates as an
assembly.
(1) CLUTCH DISC