Title: Diagnose the two-plate clutch pressure plate, clutch discs, intermediate plate, and drive pins/lugs.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology III (20107-III) > Section: Drive Train: Servicing the Clutch

Diagnosis should include

- checking friction pad for wear and discoloration
- locating broken, missing, and/or worn springs
- checking condition of drive pins and lugs
- identifying hot spots on the intermediate plate
- performing any needed action.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How will worn clutch pads affect operation?
- What problem might a missing or broken spring cause during operation?