Mazda 3 Service Manual: Clutch Cover Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Remove the clutch cover..
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the clutch cover.
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If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover..
a. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.
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Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth
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0.6 mm {0.02 in}
b. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.
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Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate
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0.3 mm {0.01 in}
c. Inspect the diaphragm spring fingers for the degree of uniformity in their height.
i. Install the clutch cover..
ii. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers, mount a dial gauge on the cylinder block.
iii. Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned diaphragm spring fingers.
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Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum height difference
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1.0 mm {0.039 in}
Clutch Disc Inspection [C66 M R]
Operation Inspection
1. Inspect the lining surface for discoloration and grease adhesion.
2. Inspect the torsion spring for weakness and the rivet for looseness.
3. Using a vernier caliper, measu ...
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Reporting Safety Defects
(U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause
injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda
Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA re ...
Ignition Switch Removal/Installation [Without Advanced Keyless Entry And Push
Button Start System]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the column cover..
3. Detach the tab.
4. Pull the pin in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and release
the lock.
5. Disconnect the ignition switch connector and key interlock solenoid connector.
6. Remove the ...
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in ...
