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7C–12CLUTCH
Driven Plate Assembly
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(1) Driven Plate Assembly (6VE1)
(2) Driven Plate Assembly (4JX1)
1. Visually check the torsion spring for looseness,
breakage, and weakening.
2. If any of these conditions are discovered, the driven
plate assembly must be replaced.
3. Visually check the facing surfaces for cracking and
excessive scorching.
4. Visually inspect the facing surfaces for the presence
of oil or grease.
5. If any of these conditions are discovered, the facing
must be cleaned or replaced.
6. Check that the driven plate moves smoothly on the
transmission top gear shaft spline.
7. Minor ridges on the top gear shaft spline may be
removed with an oil stone.
Driven Plate Warpage
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(1) Driven Plate Assembly (6VE1)
(2) Driven Plate Assembly (4JX1)
1. Insert the clutch pilot aligner into the driven plate
splined hub.
2. The clutch pilot aligner J-24547 must be held
perfectly horizontal.
3. Set a dial indicator to the driven plate outside
circumference.
4. Slowly turn the driven plate.
5. Read the dial indicator as you turn the driven plate.
6. If the measured value exceeds the specified limit, the
driven plate assembly must be replaced.
Driven Plate Warpage
Standard: 0.7 mm (0.028 in)
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
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CLUTCH7C–13
Driven Plate Splined Hub Spline Wear
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(1) Driven Plate Assembly (6VE1)
(2) Driven Plate Assembly (4JX1)
1. Clean the driven plate splined hub.
2. Install the driven plate to the transmission top gear
shaft spline.
3. Set a surface gauge to the driven plate outside
circumference.
4. Slowly turn the driven plate counterclockwise.
5. Measure the spline rotation play as you turn the
driven plate.
6. If the measured value exceeds the specified limit, the
driven plate assembly must be replaced.
Driven Plate Splined Hub Spline Wear
Standard: 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Rivet Head Depression
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1. Use a depth gauge or a straight edge with steel rule to
measure the rivet head depression 1 from the facing
surface 2.
2. Be sure to measure the rivet head depression on both
sides of the driven plate.
3. If the measured value is less than the specified limit,
the driven plate assembly must be replaced.
Rivet Head Depression
Standard:
Flywheel sidePressure plate side
6VE11.95mm (0.077 in)1.95mm (0.077 in)
4JX11.60mm (0.063 in)1.60mm (0.063 in)
Limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
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7C–14CLUTCH
Release Bearing
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1. Visually check the release bearing for excessive play,
noise and breakage.
2. If any of these conditions are discovered, the release
bearing must be replaced.
3. When replacing the release bearing, replace both the
wedge collar and wire ring at the same time.
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(1) Wire Ring
(2) Pressure Plate Assembly
(3) Wedge Collar
(4) T/M Side
(5) Release Bearing
(6) Engine Side
Wedge Collar
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1. Visually check the surfaces of the wedge collar
making contact with the release bearing for excessive
wear and damage.
2. Replace any exhibiting excessive wear or damage.
Shift Fork
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1. Visually check the surfaces of the shift fork making
contact with the release bearing for excessive wear
and damage.
2. Remove any minor stepping or abrasion from shift
fork with an oil stone.
3. Replace any exhibiting excessive wear or damage.
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CLUTCH7C–15
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
1. Install flywheel assembly and crankshaft bearing.
Use the installer 5-8840-0125-0 (J-26516-A) and
driver handle 5-8840-0007-0 (J-8092) to install the
crankshaft bearing then clean and lubricate with
grease.
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2. Install new flywheel fixing bolts in the order illustrated
and tighten them to the specified torque.
Torque:
6VE1: 54 Nꞏm (5.5 kgꞏm/40 lb ft)
4JX1: 60 Nꞏm (6.1 kgꞏm/44 lb ft)+60
NOTE: Do not reuse the bolt and do not apply oil or thread
lock to the bolt.
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3. Install the front cover (5) to the transmission case.
4. Tighten eight front cover bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 17 Nꞏm (1.7 kgꞏm/12 lb ft)
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5. Apply molybednum disulfide type grease to the pin
hole inner circumferences and thrust surfaces.
6. Attach the shift fork to the front cover and insert the
pin from below of the front cover.
7. Install the washer and snap pin.
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7C–16CLUTCH
8. Apply molybdenum disulfide type grease to the areas
shown in illustration.
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9. Install the release bearing in the proper direction.
NOTE: Ensure release bearing is properly positioned
during installation, as shown in illustration.
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10. Install driven plate assembly. Use the pilot aligner
5-85253-001-0 (J-24547) to install the driven plate
assembly.
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11. Install pressure plate assembly and tighten the bolts
holding the pressure plate assembly in the order
shown in illustration.
Torque: 18 Nꞏm (1.8 kgꞏm/13 lb ft)
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12. Remove the aligner.
NOTE: Do not strike the aligner with a hammer to remove
it.
13. Install transmission assembly.
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CLUTCH7C–17
Clutch Control
Clutch Control Parts
(6VE1 LHD)
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(1) Master Cylinder Assembly
(2) Pedal Assembly(3) Pin and Jaw Joint Pin
(4) Oil Line Pipe
(5) Slave Cylinder Assembly and Heat Protector
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7C–18CLUTCH
(Except 6VE1 LHD)
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(1) Master Cylinder Assembly
(2) Pedal Assembly
(3) Pin and Joint Pin (4) Oil Line Pipe
(5) Slave Cylinder Assembly and Heat Protector
(6) Damper Cylinder Assembly
Removal
1. Remove pin and jaw joint pin.
2. Remove pedal assembly.
3. Remove oil line pipe.
4. Remove slave cylinder assembly and heat protector.
5. Remove master cylinder assembly.
6. Remove damper cylinder assembly (except V6 LHD).
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary adjustments, repairs, and part
replacement if wear, damage or other problems are
discovered during inspection.
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CLUTCH7C–19
Installation
1. Install damper cylinder assembly (except V6 LHD).
2. Install master cylinder assembly.
3. Install slave cylinder assembly and heat protector.
4. Install oil line pipe.
5. Install pedal assembly.
6. Install pin and jaw joint pin.
Adjustment
Clutch Pedal Adjustment
1. Loosen the clutch pedal adjusting bolt so that there is
enough gap between the clutch pedal and the
adjusting bolt to allow push rod adjustment.
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(1) Push Rod
(2) Adjusting Bolt
2. Loosen clutch master cylinder push rod lock nut. Turn
push rod by hand to set clutch pedal height (5) to
within specification.
Clutch pedal height (5):
LHD: 217 mm – 227 mm (8.543 in – 8.937 in)
RHD:
(6VE1) 238.5 mm – 248.5 mm (9.390 in – 9.783 in)
(4JX1) 231 mm – 241 mm (9.094 in – 9.488 in)
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(3) Floor Panel
(4) Pedal Free Play
(5) Clutch Pedal Height
3. Tighten push rod lock nut.
4. Adjusting bolt adjustment.
1. Turn the adjusting bolt until it just touches the
clutch pedal arm.
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(6) Blacket
(7) Adjusting Bolt
(8) Clutch Pedal Arm