Mazda 6 Service Manual: Clutch unit removal/installation

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order oremoval.

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
108-115 N·m {11.1-11.7 kgf·m, 79.7-84.8 ft·lbf}

Clutch Disc Installation Note

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 18.6-25.5 N·m {1.9-2.6 kgf·m, 14-19 ft·lbf}