Mazda 3 Service Manual: Clutch Cover Inspection [C66 M R]

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Transmission/Transaxle / Manual transmission Clutch / Clutch Cover Inspection [C66 M R]

1. Remove the clutch cover..

2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the clutch cover.

If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the clutch cover..

a. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring fingers.

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum depth

0.6 mm {0.02 in}

b. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a straight edge and a feeler gauge.

Maximum clearance of flatness of the pressure plate

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.

Clutch cover diaphragm spring fingers maximum height difference

1.0 mm {0.039 in}

Manual transmission Clutch

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