Mazda 3 Service Manual: Flywheel Inspection [C66 M R]

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

1. Remove the flywheel..

2. Perform the following procedures to inspect the flywheel.

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.

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.

Flywheel maximum runout

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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Front Door Checker Removal/Installation
1. Fully close the front door glass. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Remove the inner garnish.. 4. Remove the front door trim.. 5. Remove the front door speaker.. 6. Remove the bolt A. 7. Remove the bolts B. 8. Pull out the front door checker from the front speake ...

Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING Do not spin the wheels at more than 56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle: When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous. The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could c ...

Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum. This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table. * U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoli ...