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G–10
STARTING SYSTEM
Starter Removal Note (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
1. Remove the starter from above.
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38—51
{3.8—5.3, 28—38}
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf} 64—89 {6.5—9.1, 48—65} 9.8—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf}9.8—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf}
9.8—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf}
9.8—11.7 N·m
{100—120 kgf·cm,
87—104 in·lbf}
31
2
3
1
2
FRONT L8, LF, L3
MZR-CD (RF TURBO)
HEATER HOSE
A6E4714W100
1Terminal B wire
2Terminal S wire
3Starter
(See G–10 Starter Removal Note (MZR-CD (RF
Turbo)))
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STARTING SYSTEM
G–11
G
STARTER INSPECTIONA6E471418400203MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
On-vehicle Inspection
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
•Charge if necessary. (See G–6 BATTERY RECHARGING.)
2. Crank the engine and verify that the starter rotates smoothly without any noise.
•If not as specified, inspect the following:
—Remove the starter, and inspect the magnetic switch and the starter.
—Inspect the related wiring harness and the engine switch.
No Load Test
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
•Charge if necessary. (See G–6 BATTERY RECHARGING.)
2. Connect the starter, battery, voltmeter and
ammeter as shown.
3. Operate the starter and verify that it rotates
smoothly.
4. Measure the voltage and current while the starter
is operating.
•If not as specified, replace the starter.
Specification
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Voltage (V)11
Current (A)Below 130
ENGINE
SWITCH
TERMINAL SB
M
STARTERVA
VOLTMETER
BATTERY
AMMETER
A6E4714W101
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H–1
H
HCLUTCH
OUTLINE................................................................ H-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION.......................... H-2
FEATURES .......................................................... H-2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... H-2
OUTLINE................................................................ H-2
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION .....H-2
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER............................ H-3
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS) ....H-3
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (A65M-R
MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS) ................... H-4
CLUTCH UNIT........................................................H-5
CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS) ....H-5
CLUTCH COVER INSPECTION (A65M-R
MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS) ................... H-7
FLYWHEEL............................................................ H-8
FLYWHEEL INSPECTION (A65M-R MANUAL
TRANSAXLE MODELS) ................................... H-8 FEATURES
SERVICE
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H–2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E490216003201•The construction and operation of the clutch is essentially carried over from that of the current MPV (LW)
models, except for the following features. (See Mazda MPV Training Manual 3340-1*-99F.)
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FEATURESA6E490216003202Adoption of the A65M-R manual transaxle models
•The specifications for the A65M-R manual transaxle models have been added.
Increased torque transmission capacity
•Increased clutch cover set load.
Reduced noise
•The flywheel with a damper has been adopted for the A65M-R manual transaxle model.
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E490216003203
Bold frames:New specifications
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SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E490216003204•The following changes have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual (1730-1*-02C).
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
•Removal/installation procedure has been modified.
•Disassembly/assembly procedure has been modified.
CLUTCH UNIT
•Removal/installation procedure has been modified.
•Clutch cover inspection procedure has been modified.
FLYWHEEL
•Flywheel inspection procedure has been modified.
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OUTLINE
Item New Mazda6 (GG, GY) Current MPV (LW)
EngineMZR-CD (RF Turbo)
Manual transaxle type A65M-R
Clutch control Hydraulic
Clutch coverSpring type Diaphragm
Set load (N {kgf, lbf}) 6,550 {668, 1,472}
Clutch discOuter diameter (mm {in}) 239 {9.41}
Inner diameter (mm {in}) 160 {6.30}
Clutch pedalType Suspended
Pedal ratio 5.9 6.41
Full stroke (mm {in}) 140 {5.51} 148 {5.83}
Clutch master cylinder inner diameter (mm {in}) 15.87 {0.625}
Clutch release cylinder inner diameter (mm {in}) 19.05 {0.750}
Clutch fluid type SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
OUTLINE
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CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
H–3
H
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS)A6E4918419202011. Remove the under cover.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
.
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CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
12.7—21.6 N·m
{130—220 kgf·cm,
113—190 in·lbf}
18.6—25.5 {1.90—2.60,13.8—18.8}
N.
m {kgf.
m,ft.
lbf}
3
GREASE
2
1
SST*
*
49 0259 770B
(MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE)
A6E4918W010
1 Clutch pipe
2Bolt3 Clutch release cylinder
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H–4
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER
CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY (A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS)A6E4918419202021. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
.
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56
7
5.9—8.8 N.
m
{60—90 kgf.
cm,53—78 in.
lbf}
4
BRAKEFLUID
BRAKEFLUID3
1
2
A6E4918W011
1 Boot
2 Push rod
3 Piston and cap
4 Return spring5 Bleeder cap
6 Bleeder screw
7 Release cylinder body
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CLUTCH UNIT
H–5
H
CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS)A6E4920160002011. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order oremoval.
.
CLUTCH UNIT
SST
SST
SSTSEALANT
25—33
{2.6—3.3, 19—24}
151.3—161.1
{15.43—16.42, 111.6—118.8} 18.6—25.5
{1.90—2.60, 13.8—18.8}
1
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE
GREASE
5
6
7
8
4
3
2
(MOLYBDENUM SULFIDE) TRANSAXLE SIDE ENGINE SIDE
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
A6E4920W010
1 Clutch release cylinder
2 Manual transaxle
(See J2–7 MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
3Boot
4 Clutch release collar
5 Clutch release fork6 Clutch cover
(See H–6 Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note)
(See H–7 Clutch Cover Installation Note)
7Clutch disc
(See H–6 Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note)
(See H–7 Clutch Disc Installation Note)
8 Flywheel
(See H–6 Flywheel Removal Note)
(See H–6 Flywheel Installation Note)
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H–6
CLUTCH UNIT
Clutch Cover and Disc Removal Note
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Loosen each bolt one turn at a time in a crisscross pattern until spring tension is released.
3. Remove the clutch cover and disc.
Flywheel Removal Note
1. Hold the flywheel using the SST.
2. Remove the bolts evenly and gradually in a crisscross pattern.
3. Remove the flywheel.
Flywheel Installation Note
1. Install the flywheel to the crankshaft.
2. When reusing the bolts, clean threads and hole, then apply locking compound to the threads.
Note
•No locking compound is needed when using new bolts.
3. Hand-tighten the flywheel lock bolts.
4. Install the SST to the flywheel.
5. Gradually tighten the flywheel lock bolts in a
crisscross pattern.
Tightning torque
151.3—161.1 N·m
{15.43—16.42 kgf·m, 111.6—118.8 ft·lbf}
49 SE01 310A
49 E011 1A0
A6E4920W011
49 E011 1A0
5
4
3
61
2
8
7
A6E4920W012
49 E011 1A0
5
4
3
61
2
8
7
A6E4920W013