Mazda 6. Manual - part 183

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LOCATION INDEX 

CLUTCH LOCATION INDEX

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LOCATION INDEX

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1

Clutch pedal
(See 

H–5 CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

)

(See 

H–6 CLUTCH PEDAL REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

)

2

Clutch master cylinder
(See 

H–7 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

)

(See 

H–8 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER 

DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

)

3

Clutch release cylinder
(See 

H–9 CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER 

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

)

(See 

H–10 CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER 

DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

)

4

Clutch unit
(See 

H–11 CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

)

5

Clutch cover
(See 

H–13 CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION

)

LOCATION INDEX, GENERAL PROCEDURES 

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PRECAUTION (CLUTCH)

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Clutch Pipe Removal/Installation

Note

• A common reservoir is used for the clutch and brake system fluid.

1. If clutch pipes have been disconnected any time during the procedure, add clutch fluid (brake fluid), bleed the 

air, and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.

2. Remove the clutch pipe using the SST (49 0259 770B). Install the clutch pipe using torque wrench SST 

combination. (See 

GI–16 TORQUE FORMULAS

.)

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6

Clutch  disc
(See 

H–14 CLUTCH DISC INSPECTION

)

7

Clutch release collar
(See 

H–14 CLUTCH RELEASE COLLAR 

INSPECTION

)

8

Flywheel
(See 

H–15 FLYWHEEL INSPECTION

)

9

Clutch fluid
(See 

H–4 CLUTCH FLUID INSPECTION

)

(See 

H–4 CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT

)

GENERAL PROCEDURES

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CLUTCH FLUID 

CLUTCH FLUID INSPECTION

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Note

• A common reservoir is used for the clutch and brake system fluid.

• The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained between the MIN/MAX level during replacement.

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CLUTCH FLUID REPLACEMENT

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Caution

• Be careful not to spill clutch fluid on a painted surface. If this should happen, wash it off 

immediately.

Note

• Do not mix different brands of clutch fluid.

• Do not reuse the clutch fluid that was drained out.

1. Remove the under cover.
2. Draw the fluid from the reservoir with a suction pump.
3. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder and attach a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
4. Place the other end of the vinyl hose into a container.
5. Slowly pump the clutch pedal several times.
6. With the clutch pedal depressed, loosen the bleeder screw using the SST to let fluid escape.
7. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST to stop 

the fluid.

8. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until only clean fluid is 

seen.

9. Tighten the bleeder screw.

Tightening torque

5.9—8.8 N·m {60—90 kgf·cm, 53—78 in·lbf}

10. Add fluid to the MAX mark.
11. Install the under cover.
12. Verify the correct clutch operation.

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CLUTCH FLUID

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CLUTCH PEDAL 

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CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

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Clutch Pedal Height

1. Measure the distance from the upper surface of 

the pedal pad to the carpet.

• If not as specified, adjust the pedal height by 

turning adjustment bolt B and locknut A.

Pedal height(with carpet)

L.H.D.: 210—216 mm {8.27—8.50 in}
R.H.D.: 209—215 mm {8.23—8.46 in}

Clutch Pedal Free Play

1. Depress the clutch pedal by hand until clutch 

resistance is felt, and measure the pedal free 
play.

• If not as specified, adjust the pedal free play 

by loosening locknut C and turning push rod 
D as necessary.

Pedal free play

1.0—3.0 mm {0.04—0.11 in}

Push rod free play at clutch pedal

0.1—0.5 mm {0.004—0.02 in} (Reference 

value)

Clutch Pedal Disengagement Point

1. Apply the parking brake and fix the front and rear of the wheels with the wheel chocks.
2. Start the engine at idle.
3. Without depressing the clutch pedal, move the

 shift lever slowly to the reverse position. 

4. Hold the lever when the gear noise is heard.
5. Depress the clutch pedal slowly.

CLUTCH PEDAL

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