5 - 44ENGCLUTCHEAS00277REMOVING THE CLUTCH1. Straighten the lock washer tab.2. Loosen:• clutch boss nut 1NOTE:_While holding the clutch boss 2 with the uni-versal clutch holder 3, loosen the clutch bossnut.3. Remove:• clutch boss nut 1• lock washer 2• clutch boss assembly 3• thrust washerNOTE:_There is a built-in damper between the clutchboss and the clutch plate. It is not necessary toremove the wire circlip 4 and disassemble thebuilt-in damper unless there is serious clutchchattering.Universal clutch holderYM-91042EAS00280CHECKING THE FRICTION PLATESThe following procedure applies to all of thefriction plates.1. Check:• friction plateDamage/wear → Replace the friction platesas a set.2. Measure:• friction plate thicknessOut of specification → Replace the frictionplates as a set.NOTE:_Measure the friction plate at four places.Friction plate thickness2.9 ~ 3.1 mm(0.114 ~ 0.122 in): 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
