Mazda 3 Quiz
Drivetrain

Drive Plate Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL]

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3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
0408012016020011686N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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1. Remove the transaxle..

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.



  1. Drive plate installation bolts

    (See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.)

    (See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.)

  2. Backing plate

  3. Drive plate


3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note 1. Set the SST

against the drive plate.


2. Loosen the drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure, then remove the bolts and the drive plate.

Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note 1. Set the SST

against the drive plate.


2. Tighten the new drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque

  • 108—116 N·m {11.1—11.8 kgf·m, 80—85 ft·lbf}

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