M/T - Clutch Is Difficult To Operate

Bulletin No: 05-009/08

Last Issued: 10/15/2008

Subject:
CLUTCH PEDAL IS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE

BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 05-003/07 issued 04/27/07. The PART(S) and WARRANTY INFORMATION has been revised.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2006 - 2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1GG****7*107613

DESCRIPTION

When releasing the clutch, the height of the pedal where the clutch starts to engage is higher than other vehicles making a smooth engagement difficult. Higher pedal pressure is required to depress the clutch pedal at the point of clutch engagement.





The mass-production changes above have taken place.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern that clutch pedal is awkward or difficult to operate.

2. Determine if vehicle is Type A or Type B:

- If Type A vehicle (with Pre-Modified Clutch Pedal): Replace clutch pedal, clutch cover, and clutch disc assemblies with modified parts according to Workshop Manual (section 05-10 CLUTCH PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26MX-R]).

- If Type B vehicle (with Modified Clutch Pedal): Replace clutch cover and clutch disc assemblies with modified parts according to Workshop Manual (section 05-10 CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26MX-R]).

3. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION