Dissemble Clutch & Brake

1. Remove engine from the car
2. Scribe or paint marks on the pressure plate and the flywheel to ensure proper realignment during assembly.
3. Hold the pressure plate securely, then loosen the bolts by turning each bolt a little at a time. Work in a criss-cross pattern until all spring pressure is relieved. Then remove the bolt, followed by the pressure plate and clutch disc.
4. Clean the friction surface on the flywheel and inspect it for defects such as cracks or wear.
5. Inspect the diaphragm  spring fingers for excessive wear and make sure they are not distorted.
6. Shake the pressure plate assembly and verify that the diaphragm spring does not rattle under tension. If the pressure plate is defective in any way, replace it.
7. Clean the flywheel and pressure plate with lacquer or acetone.
8. Inspect the clutch release (throw out) bearing).
9. Inspect the lining on the clutch disk for wear. There should be at least 2mm of friction material remaining above the rivet heads.
10. Check the clutch disk for loose rivers, distortion, cracks, broken springs and other obvious damage.
11. Carefully inspect the splines inside the hub of the clutch disk and the splines on the transmission input shaft.
12. Verify that the clutch disk slides freely on the drive shaft splines without excessive radial play. If the clutch disk is in any way damaged, replace it.