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2009 Mazda RX-8 Service Highlights (3452–1U–08C)
Revised 11/2008 (Ref. No. R321/08)
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OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-00
CLUTCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-10
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
[P66M-D] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-11
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UTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
[SJ6A-EL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-13
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SHIFT MECHANISM . . . . . . . 05-14
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05-00 OUTLINE
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-00–1
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-00–1
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05-00–3
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Clutch
6-SPPED MT [P66M-D]
Improved operability
x A triple synchronizer mechanism has been adopted for 1GR, 2GR, 3GR and 4GR.
x Low friction bushings for the shift rod have been adopted.
Improved driveability
x In order to obtain more power from the engine, the total gear ratio has been set lower and the
difference between each gear ratio has been set closer.
x To improve drivetrain rigidity, the power plant frame (PPF) has been adopted.
Improved fuel economy x Six-speed P66M-D manual transmission has been adopted.
Improved marketability x Six-speed P66M-D manual transmission has been adopted.
Improved reliability x A double engagement prevention mechanism (interlock mechanism) has been adopted.
Mis-shift prevention x A push-type reverse lockout mechanism has been adopted.
6-SPPED AT [SJ6A-EL]
Improved reliability x A cooling system has been changed.
Improved operability
x A direct mode control has been adopted.
x A steering shift switch has been changed.
Item
Specifications
2009MY RX-8 2008MY RX-8
Clutch control Floor-shift m
Clutch cover
Spring type Diaphragm m
Set load (N {kgf, lbf}) 6,470 {660, 1,455} m
Clutch disc
Outer diameter (mm {in}) 236 {9.29} m
Inner diameter (mm {in}) 160 {6.30} m
Clutch pedal
Type Suspended m
Pedal ratio 5.7 m
Full stroke (mm {in}) 130 {5.118} m
Clutch master cylinder inner diameter (mm {in}) 15.87 {0.6248} m
Clutch release cylinder inner diameter (mm {in}) 19.05 {0.7500} m
Clutch fluid type
SAE J1703 or FMVSS
116 DOT-3
m