Mazda 626 1981 - 06-02

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Fig. 6-7
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6 -B. CLUTCH REMOVAL
Remove
the following parts in the numerical order.
1. Transmission (refer to Par. 7 A-A)
2. F ou .r bolts and two reamer bolts
Use
the brake (49 01 18 271A)
3.
Pressure plate and cover assembly
4. Clutch disc
5. Flywheel attaching bolts
6. Flywheel
7. Release fork and bearing
6-C. CLUTCH INSPECTION
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-C-1. Checking Release Bearing and Fork
Note:
The release bearing
is prelubricated and must not be
washed wi th gasoline or any other solvent.
Check the release bearing by pressing and turning the
front race slowly by hand. Replace if the bearing feels
rough
or seems noisy when turning.
Check
the clutch fork for crack or bend.
If necessary, replace the clutch fork.
6- C- 2. Checking Pressure Plate and Cover
Assembly
Check the contact surfaces
of the pressure plate with
the clutch facing for wear, damage or warpage.
If it is slight, correct it by lapping with compound or
by turning a lathe. But if severe, replace with a new
one.
Check the diaphragm spring and cover and if any wear
or damage is found, replace the pressure plate and
cover assembly.
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