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BASKET WEAR
The Rekluse TorqDrive clutch employs basket sleeves to protect the basket from wear caused by the
friction disks. With the sleeves the basket will no longer notch, which may give the appearance that the
basket is not wearing and does not need to be replaced. However, the rubber dampers in the basket
assembly will still wear and will eventually break-down. This is a normal wear item that is usually
evident by notching of the basket from the OE friction disks. Since the basket sleeves prevent notching,
the basket and dampers should be inspected periodically to ensure good function. The basket should
also be inspected for any fatigue cracking at the tang bases as worn dampers can increase the
likelihood of cracks.
To inspect the dampers, rotate the ring gear and dampers back and forth in opposite directions. This is
done best with the basket out of the engine. After removing the basket from the engine, hold the ring
gear in one hand and the basket in the other and twist in opposite directions. If any rotational play can
be felt between the basket and the ring gear, the dampers are worn and either the dampers or basket
assembly need to be replaced. If worn dampers are not replaced, accelerated wear can occur to the
rest of the clutch.
The rotational play is sometimes accompanied by an audible “click” sound when
rotating back and forth.
See the reverse of this page for more information.
Rotate basket and ring gear in opposite directions
to check for any rotational play in the dampers
