Magnetic Clutch Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The idler is only installed to vehicles without A/C.

Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure plate and idler pulley using a feeler gauge.

Fig 1: Measuring Around Entire Circumference Between Pressure Plate And Idler Pulley Using Feeler Gauge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the clearance is the specification.
- If not within the specification, remove the pressure plate and adjust the clearance by changing the shim (0.2 mm {0.008 in}, 0.5 mm {0.02 in}) or the number of shims.
Fig 2: Removing Pressure Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Magnetic clutch clearance (reference)

0.3-0.6 mm {0.012-0.023 in}