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 ...
Other materials:
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdrive ...
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
If foreign materials are stuck to the sensor, disturbance by magnetic flux
can cause sensor output to be abnormal and thereby negatively affect control.
Make sure that foreign materials such as iron filings are not stuck to the sensor
during installation.
1. Perform t ...
Changing a Flat Tire
NOTE
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
Steering becomes difficult.
The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
The vehicle pulls in one direction.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a
level spot that is well off the road and out
of the way of ...
