Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch cover inspection
1. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.
- If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Depth
0.6 mm {0.024 in} max.
2. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.
- If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Maximum clearance 0.5 mm {0.020 in}
3. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial indicator on the cylinder block.
4. Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.
- If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Misalignment
0.6 mm {0.024 in} max.
Clutch unit removal/installation
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order oremoval.
Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a c ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Drive belt auto tensioner inspection
1. Remove the drive belt. (See DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT.)
2. Verify that the drive belt auto tensioner moves smoothly in the
operational direction.
Replace the drive belt auto tensioner if necessary.
3. Turn the drive belt auto tensioner pulley by hand and verify that it
rotates smoothly ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clock spring inspection
1. Remove the clock spring.
2. Inspect for continuity between the clock spring terminals using an
ohmmeter.
If not as specified, replace the clock spring.
Note
When the vehicle-side connector of clock spring is disconnected,
the terminals 1A,1B, 1C and 1D are shorted to prevent ...