Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

CLUTCH DISC, PILOT BEARING, FLYWHEEL

H-18prose procedure

Clutch Disc Inspection (continued)

  1. 3
    Measure the thickness of the lining at a rivet head on both sides with vernier calipers. Replace the clutch disc if less than minimum.
    Hand measuring clutch disc lining thickness at a rivet head using vernier calipers. Inset shows a close-up of the caliper jaws on the rivet area.
    05U0HX-033
  2. 4
    Measure the clutch disc runout with a dial indicator. Replace the clutch disc if runout is excessive.
    Clutch disc mounted between centers on a stand with a dial indicator measuring runout against the friction face.
    97U0HX-024
Minimum thicknessclutch disc lining at rivet head
0.3mm (0.012 in)
Maximum runoutclutch disc
0.7mm (0.028 in)

PILOT BEARING

INSPECTION

Turn the bearing while applying force in the axial direction. If the bearing sticks or has excessive resistance, replace it.

FLYWHEEL

INSPECTION

Flywheel Inspection

  1. 1
    Inspect the contact surface of the clutch disc for scoring, cracks, or burning, repair or replace as necessary.
    Flywheel ring-gear teeth being cleaned/inspected with a wire brush. Shows the contact surface and ring gear teeth.
    9MU0HX-046
  2. 2
    Inspect the ring gear teeth for wear or damage. If necessary, replace the ring gear as follows: (1) Heat the ring gear with a blowtorch. Tap around the gear to remove it from the flywheel. (2) Heat the new ring gear to 250—300°C (480—570°F); then fit it onto the flywheel.
    The beveled side of the ring gear must face the engine side.
    Removing the ring gear from the flywheel: pliers/tool prying the heated ring gear off after applying a blowtorch around its circumference.
    9MU0HX-047

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