Dodge Neon / Neon SRT-4. Manual - part 60
(12) Install the push rod onto the pedal pin.
(13) Depress and release the clutch pedal a mini-
mum of ten (10) times to allow any residual air in
the system to be vented to the reservoir. If residual
air becomes trapped in the system, bleed the clutch
hydraulic system. (Refer to 6 - CLUTCH - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(14) Connect the negative battery cable.
(15) Top off clutch master cylinder reservoir with
DOT 3 brake fluid.
(16) Verify proper clutch operation.
MODULAR CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
The modular clutch assembly (Fig. 46) is located
between the engine and manual transaxle in the
transaxle bellhousing, and is responsible for trans-
mitting engine power to the transaxle. The modular
clutch assembly consists of the following components:
• Flywheel
• Clutch Disc
• Pressure Plate
• Diaphragm Spring
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transaxle from vehicle. (Refer to 21 -
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/MANUAL
-
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove modular clutch assembly (Fig. 47) from
transaxle input shaft.
INSPECTION
Fluid contamination is a frequent cause of clutch
malfunctions. Oil, grease, water, or other fluids on
the clutch contact surfaces will cause faulty opera-
tion.
During inspection, note if any components are con-
taminated. Look for evidence of oil, grease, or water/
road splash on clutch components.
OIL
Oil contamination indicates a leak at the rear main
seal and/or transaxle input shaft. Oil leaks produce a
residue of oil on the transaxle housing interior, clutch
cover and flywheel. Heat buildup caused by slippage
can bake the oil residue onto the components. This
glaze-like residue ranges in color from amber to
black.
GREASE
Grease contamination is usually a product of over-
lubrication. During clutch service, apply only a small
amount of grease to the input shaft splines. Excess
grease may be thrown off during operation, contami-
nating the disc.
ROAD SPLASH/WATER
Road splash contamination is usually caused by
driving the vehicle through deep water puddles.
Water can be forced into the clutch housing, causing
clutch components to become contaminated. Facing of
disc will absorb moisture and bond to the flywheel
and/or, pressure plate, if vehicle is allowed to stand
for some time before use. If this condition occurs,
replacement of clutch assembly may be required.
Drive the vehicle until normal clutch operating tem-
perature has been obtained. This will dry off disc
assembly, pressure plate, and flywheel.
Extreme use of steam cleaning equipment on the
engine compartment or vehicle undercarriage can
have the same effect.
Fig. 46 Modular Clutch Assembly
1 - MODULAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
6 - 24
CLUTCH
PL/SRT-4
MASTER CYLINDER-RHD (Continued)