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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...