Mazda 3 Service Manual: Flywheel Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Remove the flywheel..
2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the flywheel.
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If there is any malfunction or it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the flywheel..
a. Inspect the surface that contacts the clutch disc for scratches, nicks, and discoloration.
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Correct slight scratches and discoloration using sandpaper.
b. Inspect the ring gear teeth for damage and wear.
c. Inspect the runout of the surface that contacts the clutch disc.
i. Install the flywheel..
ii. Measure the runout of the surface that contacts the clutch disc using a dial gauge.
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Flywheel maximum runout
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0.1 mm {0.004 in}
Clutch Unit Removal/Installation [C66 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
4. Drain the manual transaxle oil.. ...
Pilot Bearing Inspection [C66 M R]
1. Without removing the pilot bearing, turn the bearing while applying force
in the axial direction.
If there is any malfunction, replace the pilot bearing..
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Other materials:
Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear tiedown
eyelets for towing the vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other purpose
could result in the vehicle being
damaged.
Tiedown H ...
Tire Rotation
WARNING
Rotate tires periodically:
Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To
equalize tread wear for maintaining
good performance in handling and
braking, rotate the tires every 12,000
km (7,500 miles). However Mazda
recommends to rotate every 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) to help ...
Front Brake (Disc) Inspection
Brake Judder Repair Hints
Description
1. Brake judder concern has the following 3 characteristics:
Steering wheel vibration
1. The steering wheel vibrates in the rotation direction. This characteristic
is most noticeable when applying brakes at a vehicle speed of 100—140 km/h {62.2—86.9
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