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: Power steering fluid inspection
Fluid Level Inspection
1. Inspect the power steering fluid level.
Add fluid to the specified level as necessary.
Fluid specification
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron®II)
Fluid Leakage Inspection
1. Start the engine and let it idle.
2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...