2002 MAZDA 6 Workshop Manual Suplement

CLUTCH UNIT
H–7
H
Clutch Disc Installation Note
1. Hold the clutch disc position using the SST.
Clutch Cover Installation Note
1. Install the SSTs.
2. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in a
crisscross pattern.
Tightening torque
25—33 N·m {2.6—3.3 kgf·m, 19—24 ft·lbf}
End Of SieCLUTCH COVER INSPECTION (A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS)A6E4920164102011. Measure the wear of the diaphragm spring
fingers.
•If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Depth
0.6 mm {0.024 in} max.
2. Measure the flatness of the pressure plate with a
straight edge and a feeler gauge.
•If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Maximum clearance
0.3 mm {0.012 in}
3. When checking the diaphragm spring fingers,
mount a dial indicator on the cylinder block.
49 SE01 310A
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5
4
3
49 SE01 310A
49 E011 1A06
1
2
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H–8
CLUTCH UNIT, FLYWHEEL
4. Rotate the flywheel and check for misaligned
diaphragm spring fingers.
•If not as specified, replace the clutch cover.
Misalignment
0.6 mm {0.024 in} max.
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FLYWHEEL INSPECTION (A65M-R MANUAL TRANSAXLE MODELS)A6E4922115002011. Install a dial gauge on the cylinder block.
2. Measure the flywheel runout using a dial
indicator.
•If the runout is excessive, replace the
flywheel.
Runout
0.3 mm {0.012 in} max.
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FLYWHEEL
A6E4922W001

J2–1
J2
J2MANUAL TRANSAXLE [A65M-R]
OUTLINE.............................................................. J2-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION........................ J2-2
FEATURES ........................................................ J2-2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................. J2-2
LOCATION INDEX............................................... J2-3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCATION INDEX ...... J2-3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE........................................ J2-4
TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION ........................ J2-4
TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT ................... J2-4
OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT .. J2-5
REVERSE SWITCH INSPECTION .................... J2-5
REVERSE SWITCH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................ J2-6
NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTION .................... J2-6
NEUTRAL SWITCH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................ J2-7
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................ J2-7
SHIFT MECHANISM........................................... J2-12
SHIFT MECHANISM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .......................... J2-12 FEATURES
SERVICE

J2–2
OUTLINE
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTIONA6E520201025203•The construction and operation of the manual transaxle is the same as those of the current A65M-R type
manual transaxle, except for the following features. (See MPV Workshop Manual supplement 1737-1*-02D.)
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FEATURESA6E520201025201Improved drivability
•The gear ratio has been changed.
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E520201025202
Bold frames:New specifications
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OUTLINE
Item New Mazda6 (GG, GY) Current MPV (LW)
Transaxle typeA65M-R
Transaxle control Floor-shift
Operation system Cable
Shift assistForward
Synchromesh
Reverse
Gear ratio1st 3.416
2nd 1.944 1.789
3rd 1.258 1.193
4th 0.902
5th 0.659
Reverse 3.252
Final gear ratio 3.588 4.133
OilGrade API service GL-4 or GL-5
Viscosity (All season) SAE 75W-90
Capacity (approximate quantity)
(L {US qt, Imp qt})2.30 {2.40, 2.00}

LOCATION INDEX
J2–3
J2
MANUAL TRANSAXLE LOCATION INDEXA6E520001036201
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LOCATION INDEX
2
5
36
4
1
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1 Manual transaxle
(See J2–7 MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
2 Shift mechanism
(See J2–12 SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
3 Transaxle oil
(See J2–4 TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION)
(See J2–4 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT)4 Oil seal (differential)
(See J2–5 OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL)
REPLACEMENT)
5 Reverse switch
(See J2–5 REVERSE SWITCH INSPECTION)
(See J2–6 REVERSE SWITCH REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)
6 Neutral switch
(See J2–6 NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTION)
(See J2–7 NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION)

J2–4
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTIONA6E5212270012011. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
3. Verify that the oil is near the brim of the plug port.
•If the oil level is low, add the specified amount
and type of oil through the filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity
SAE 75W-90
4. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.
Tightening torque
30.0—39.0 N·m
{3.06—3.98 kgf·m, 22.1—28.8 in·lbf}
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TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENTA6E5212270012021. Remove the drain plug with the gasket.
2. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
30.0—39.0 N·m
{3.06—3.98 kgf·m, 22.1—28.8 in·lbf}
4. Remove the filler plug with gasket and add the
specified amount and type of oil through the filler
plug hole until the level reaches the bottom of the
filler plug hole.
Specified oil grade
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
Specified oil viscosity
SAE 75W-90
Capacity (approximate quantity)
2.30 L {2.40 US qt, 2.00 lmp qt}
5. Install a new gasket and the filler plug.
Tightening torque
30.0—39.0 N·m
{3.06—3.98 kgf·m, 22.1—28.8 in·lbf}
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE
DRAIN PLUG FILLER PLUG
A6E5212W010
DRAIN PLUG FILLER PLUG
A6E5212W010

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
J2–5
J2
OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENTA6E5212192402011. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.
2. Drain the oil from the transaxle.
3. Remove the front wheels and splash shields.
4. Separate the drive shaft and joint shaft from the transaxle. (See Section M.)
5. Remove the oil seals using a screwdriver.
6. Using the SSTs and a hammer, tap each new oil
seal in evenly until the SSTs contact the transaxle
case.
7. Coat the lip of each oil seal with transaxle oil.
8. Insert the drive shaft and joint shaft into the
transaxle. (See Section M.)
9. Install the wheels and splash shields.
10. Add the specified amount and type of oil. (See
J2–4 TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
End Of SieREVERSE SWITCH INSPECTIONA6E5212190102011. Disconnect the reverse switch connector.
2. Shift the shift lever to each position, and inspect
for continuity between terminals A and B.
•If not as specified, replace the reverse switch.
(See J2–6 REVERSE SWITCH REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
3. Connect the reverse switch connector.
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REVERSE SWITCH
A6E5212W012
BA REVERSE SWITCH
PART SIDE CONNENTOR
A6E5212W013
Shift positionConnector terminal
AB:
Continuity
Reverse
Others
A6E5212W014

J2–6
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
REVERSE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E5212190102021. Remove the reverse switch.
2. Apply a light coat of silicone sealant to the screw
of the reverse switch.
Sealant
Three Bond product: TB1215
3. Install the reverse switch to the transaxle case.
Tightening torque
22.5—33.3 N·m
{2.29—3.40 kgf·m, 16.6—24.6 ft·lbf}
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NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTIONA6E5212190102031. Disconnect the neutral switch connector.
2. Shift the shift lever to each position and neutral,
and inspect for continuity between the terminals A
and B.
•If not as specified, replace the neutral switch.
(See J2–7 NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
3. Connect the neutral switch connector.
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REVERSE SWITCH
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NEUTRAL
SWITCH
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BA NEUTRAL SWITCH
PART SIDE CONNENTOR
A6E5212W016Shift positionConnector terminal
AB:
Continuity
Neutral
Others
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