Honda Civic Service Manual: Clutch Disc Removal, Installation, and Inspection (K24Z7)

1.

Install the ring gear holder.

2.

Install the clutch alignment shaft and the remover handle.

3.

To prevent warping, loosen the pressure plate mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern in several steps.

4.

Remove the pressure plate (B).

1.

Remove the clutch disc (A), the clutch alignment shaft, and the remover handle.

1.

Inspect the lining of the clutch disc for signs of slipping or oil. If the clutch disc looks burnt or is oil soaked, replace the clutch disc and the pressure plate as a set. If the clutch disc is oil soaked, find and repair the source of the oil leak.

2.

Measure the clutch disc thickness. If the measurement is less than the service limit, replace the clutch disc.

3.

Measure the depths of the rivets from the clutch disc lining surface (A) to the rivets (B) on both sides. If the measurement is less than the service limit, replace the clutch disc.

1.

Temporarily install the clutch disc onto the splines of the transmission mainshaft. Make sure the clutch disc slides freely on the mainshaft.

2.

Apply super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the splines (A) of the clutch disc (B).

NOTE: Wipe off any excess grease.

3.

Install the clutch disc using the clutch alignment shaft and the remover handle.

1.

Install the pressure plate (A) and the mounting bolts (B) finger-tight.

2.

Torque the pressure plate mounting bolts (A) in a crisscross pattern.

NOTE:

3.

Remove the ring gear holder.

4.

Remove the clutch alignment shaft and the remover handle.

5.

Make sure the diaphragm spring fingers are all the same height.