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: Refrigerant lines removal/installation
1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See RECOVERY.) (See CHARGING.)
3. Remove the washer tank. (L.H.D. only) (See WASHER TANK
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the air cleaner cover, air cleaner element and air cleaner case.
(See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INST ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage removal/installation
Caution
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it
is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the
ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropri ...