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Fig. 178: Identifying Clutch Balancer, Return Spring And Spring Retainer 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

7. While pushing the C2 clutch piston by hand, apply compressed air into the oil passage as shown in the 

figure and remove the C2 clutch piston from the intermediate shaft. 

Air pressure  

392 kPa {4.0 kgf/cm

2

 , 57 psi} 

 

Fig. 179: Applying Compressed Air Into Oil Passage 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

8. Remove the O-rings from the intermediate shaft. 

NOTE:



When applying compressed air, block the three oil passages of the 
intermediate shaft as shown in the figure.  

 

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Fig. 180: Identifying O-Rings Of Intermediate Shaft 
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C2 CLUTCH INSPECTION 

1. Inspect the lining of all drive plates. 



If the lining is flaking or has changed color, or if it is worn or the print mark is wearing away, 
replace with a new drive plate. When replacing, inspect the contact surfaces between the retaining 
plate, driven plate and drive plate. If they are scratched or have changed color, replace with new 
parts.  

Fig. 181: Inspecting Lining Of All Drive Plates 
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2. Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the piston return spring. 

C2 clutch return spring free length  

Standard: 14.02 mm {0.5520 in}  



If it is less than the specification, replace the piston return spring with a new one. 

NOTE:



Before replacing with new drive plates, soak them at least 2 h in ATF. 

 

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Fig. 182: Measuring Free Length Of Piston Return Spring 
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C2 CLUTCH COMPONENT ASSEMBLY 

Components 

 

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Fig. 183: Identifying C2 Clutch Component Assembly

 

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