2008 - MX-5 - Transmission/Transaxle

CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION

1. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.

• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Clutch disc maximum depth

• 0.6 mm {0.024 in}

2. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.

• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Clutch cover maximum clearance

• 0.5 mm {0.020 in}

3. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial indicator on the cylinder block.

4. Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.

• If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover.

Clutch cover maximum height difference

• 1.0 mm {0.039 in}