Clutch Pedal - Returns Slowly in Extremely Cold Weather
88mazda10Category Applicable Model/s
6 1988 626/MX-6 *
Subject:
CLUTCH PEDAL
Bulletin No. 007/88
Issued 8/1/88
Revised 11/4/88
DESCRIPTION
If you receive a report of the clutch pedal returning slowly in extremely cold temperatures, remove the check valve and spring from the clutch master cylinder according to the procedures listed in this bulletin.
This modification has been applied on the mass production vehicles as follows.
VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE
1988 626/MX-6 vehicles manufactured in Japan JM1GD****J1593988* June, 1988
1988 MX-6 vehicles manufactured in the U.S.A.
1YVGD****J5123017 July 14, 1988
NOTE:
* : Can be any number/letter
PARTS INFORMATION
The revised sections are indicated by an asterisk. Please replace the original bulletin with this revised bulletin.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
Be sure not to spill any clutch fluid on painted surfaces. If fluid is spilled on a painted surface, wash it off immediately.
1. Disconnect the clutch pipe with the SST in accordance with the 1988 626/MX-6 Workshop Manual, page 6-6. *
2. Remove the joint bolt from the master cylinder. *
3. Remove the spring and valve from the master cylinder. *
4. Tighten the joint bolt to the specified torque of 83 - 108 N-m (8.5 - 11.0 m-kg, 61 - 80 ft.lbs.). *
5. Tighten the clutch pipe flare nut securely with the SST.
6. Bleed the line in accordance with the 1988 626/MX-6 Workshop Manual, page 6-12.
7. Verify that there is no fluid leakage.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Customer Comment Code: 99
Damage Code: 99
Part Number of Main Cause: GJ83 41 400 (without ABS) * GJ37 41 400 (with ABS) *
Operation No: XX0287RX *
Labor Hour: 0.4 Hr.