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Clutch System

Clutch Cover and Disc

In this manual: Clutch System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 9Engine Control System/Fuel System — 30Clutch System — 10Manual Transmission — 10Automatic Transmission — 23Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 14Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 115Body Electrical System — 84Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 28
12steps
~77min
4/5difficulty
1special tools
0102030405021.616N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Components

1. Clutch Release Fork
2. Clutch Cover Assembly		 3. Clutch Disc Assembly
4. Clutch Release Bearing

[Gasoline 1.2 only]

1. Clutch Disc Assembly
2. Clutch Cover Assembly
3. Clutch Release Bearing
4. Clutch Release Lever Assembly		 5. Return Spring
6. Clutch Release Fork
7. Return Clip

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Remove the transaxle assembly.

    D 1.4 U2 TCI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.0 T-GDI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.2 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.4 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

  2. Remove the clutch cover bolts. Be careful not to bend or twist the bolts. Loosen the bolts in a diagonal sequence.

    [Diesel 1.4]

Inspection

Clutch Cover Assembly

  1. Check the diaphragm spring tips for wear and uneven height.

  2. Check the pressure plate surface for wear, cracks, and discoloration.

  3. Inspect the rivets for looseness and replace the clutch cover assembly if necessary.

Clutch Disc Assembly

  1. Check the clutch facing for loose rivets, uneven contact, and wear. Check for seizure or oil or grease contamination, and replace the clutch disc if faulty.

  2. Inspect the torsion springs for play and damage. If faulty, replace the clutch disc.

  3. Measure the depth from the clutch facing surface to the rivet. If the measured value is less than the specification below, replace the clutch disc.

    Standard Value

    Clutch disc rivet depth (A): 0.3 mm (0.0118 in.)

Installation

  1. If necessary, apply grease to the transaxle input shaft splines.

    Recommended grease: CASMOLY L9508. Quantity: 0.2 g

  2. Install the clutch disc and cover using SST (A: 09411-1P000).

  3. Install the clutch cover bolts. To prevent distortion and cocking, tighten them in a diagonal sequence.

    Tightening Torque

    Gasoline 1.0 T-GDI, 1.25, 1.4: 14.7 - 22 N·m

    Diesel 1.4: 11.8 – 14.7 N·m

    [Diesel 1.4]

  4. Install the manual transaxle assembly.

    D 1.4 U2 TCI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.0 T-GDI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.2 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

    G 1.4 MPI (refer to Manual Transmission System – "Manual Transmission")

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