Repair and Diagnosis: Transmission: Clutch: Clutches: Description

Clutch is a dry, single disc, diaphragm spring type. Clutch actuation is hydraulic. A firewall mounted master cylinder incon-junction with a clutch housing mounted slave cylinder is used. System uses a prelubricated clutch release bearing. All clutch assemblies are similar but, some models (808) have different clutch fork configurations. Also, 808 (1300 cc) models have adjustable clutch fork free play.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Mazda Clutch Assembly. Illustration Shown is for Cosmo, RX-3SP, RX-4 and Rotary Pickup. 808 Models Have Clutch Release Fork Mounted Through Side of Clutch Housing.

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