Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch release collar inspection
Caution
- Cleaning the clutch release collar with cleaning fluids or a steam cleaner can wash the grease out of the sealed bearing.
Turn the collar while applying force in the axial direction.
- If the collar sticks or has excessive resistance, replace the clutch release collar.
Clutch disc inspection
1. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of the lining at a rivet
head on both sides.
Replace the clutch disc if its thickness is less than the minimum.
Thickness
0.3 mm {0.012 i ...
Flywheel
FLYWHEEL INSPECTION
1. Install a dial gauge on the cylinder block.
2. Measure the flywheel runout using a dial indicator.
If the runout is excessive, replace the flywheel.
Runout
0.1 m ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Oil pump
OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the en ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
2. Make sure the parking brake is on.
3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...