Clutch Plate Removal; Clutch Plate Inspection - Suzuki RM85 Owner's Service Manual

CLUTCH

CLUTCH PLATE REMOVAL

• Drain transmission oil. (2-7)
• Drain the engine coolant. (12-3)
• Remove the rear brake pedal. (15-14)
• Remove the clutch release arm 1.
• Remove the kick starter lever 2.
• Remove the clutch cover.
• Loosen the bolts diagonally and remove them.
• Remove the clutch springs.
• Remove the pressure plate.
• Remove the rack 3 and bearing 4 from the pressure plate.
• Remove the drive plates and driven plates.

CLUTCH PLATE INSPECTION

• Measure the drive plate thickness.
 Drive plate thickness
Service Limit: 2.4 mm (0.094 in)
• Inspect the drive plates for wear, distortion and discoloration.
• Measure the driven plate distortion.
 Driven plate distortion
Service Limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
• Inspect the driven plates for wear and discoloration.
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