After Reassembly, Check Magnetic Clutch Clearance

2004 Lexus GS 300SECTION After Reassembly, Check Magnetic Clutch Clearance
  1. Set the dial indicator to the pressure plate of the magnetic clutch.
    Fig 1: Checking Clearance Between Pressure Plate & Rotor
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  2. Connect the magnetic clutch lead wire to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
  3. Check the clearance between the pressure plate and rotor when connecting the negative (-) terminal to the battery.

    Standard clearance:Β 

    0.5 +/- 0.15 mm (0.020 +/- 0.0059 in.)Β 

    If the clearance is not within the standard clearance, adjust the clearance using shims to obtain the standard clearance.

    Shim thickness:Β 

    0.1 mm (0.004 in.)Β 

    0.3 mm (0.012 in.)Β 

    0.5 mm (0.020 in.)Β 

RENDER: 1.0x

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