Flywheel Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a dial gauge on the cylinder block.
Measure the flywheel runout using a dial gauge.
- If the runout is excessive, replace the flywheel.

Runout

G35M-R manual transaxle models: 0.1 mm {0.004 in} max.

A65M-R manual transaxle models: 0.05 mm {0.002 in} max.

Fig 1: Measuring Flywheel Runout

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.