1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure plate and A/C compressor pulley using a thickness gauge.

2. Verify that the clearance is within the specification.
Clearance
0.3-0.5 mm {0.012-0.019 in}

Magnetic clutch disassembly/assembly
Magnetic clutch inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Troubleshooting procedure
Basic flow of troubleshooting
DTC troubleshooting flow (on-board diagnostic)
Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are important hints for repairing
malfunctions that are difficult to simulate.
Perform the specific DTC diagnostic inspection to quickly and accurately
diagnose the malfunction.
The ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Starter inspection
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any
noise.
If not, inspect the following.
- Remove the starter and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
- Inspect the related wiring har ...