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.