How to remove and install the clutch release bearing and Clutch Fork on Mazda 3?

Do not permit the contact of the brake fluid with the paint, to the extent that it will destroy the finish. In order to replace the clutch master cylinder, do the following: remove battery cover and battery tray together with battery first. The second step involves removing the mounting nuts of the reality pedal under the dashboard and removing the steering shaft joint. Lay hides the inside to keep it dry, and then dis-connect the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose with the clutch master cylinder by pressing the tab and removing the line and capping or plugging either end of the line to keep the inside dry. An hydraulic line locking clip must then be removed to the clutch master cylinder and the line removed, taking note of the fact that a seal ring will either fall off or stay attached to the Clutch Fork side. To get clearance in the assembly, push the clutch pedal assembly back, and turn the locking collar of the clutch master cylinder counterclockwise, to free it out of the pedal assembly. In order to remove the clutch master pushrod off the clutch pedal, a blade screwdriver is needed to push the end tab on both sides of the pushrod, which is then removed off the pedal. In order to install it, one should insert the master cylinder into its place on the pedal assembly and depress the pushrod until the tabs connect with the pedal. Turn clockwise the lock ring of the clutch master cylinder to fit, then the locking clip needs to be inserted into the master cylinder and the hydraulic line fitting needs to be attached making sure that the item clips in place and that the seal ring is correctly positioned. Install the master reservoir line to the master cylinder until the locking tab clicks then give the line a pull back to ensure it is installed correctly. Install the pedal assembly and screw the mounting nuts in to the desired tightness and after that attach the reservoir line end to the brake master cylinder. Shaft of steering is reconnected, then finish installation by inverting the steps of removal. Lastly, pour in the reservoir of brake fluid that meets the requirements of DOT 3 and bleed the brakes.

How to remove and inspect the Clutch Release Bearing and Clutch Fork on Mazda 6?

To remove the transaxle, pull the clutch release fork off the ball-stud and slide the release bearing of the input shaft along with the release fork. Wipe off the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks; do not immerse the bearing in solvent as it is sealed for life and immersion will ruin it. Hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure; if the bearing does not turn smoothly or is noisy or rough, it should be replaced. Given the difficulty of replacing the release bearing, it is advisable to replace it whenever the clutch components are replaced. Lightly lubricate the friction surfaces of the release bearing, ball-stud, and input shaft bearing retainer with high-temperature grease, then install the Clutch Fork and bearing onto the input shaft. The remainder of the installation process is the reverse of the removal steps.

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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: G607-16-520A
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- B2600 | 1989-1993 | Base, LE-5, LX, SE-5 | 4 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- MX-5 Miata | 2006-2015 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Base, Club, Club Spec, Grand Touring, SV, Special Edition, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: F201-16-520B
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
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- 626 | 1988-1992 | DX, LE, LX | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- MX-6 | 1988-1992 | DX, LE, LX | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Protege | 1994-1995, 1990 | 4WD, Base, ES, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: P501-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- MX-5 Miata | 2016-2024 | 100th Anniversary Special Edition, Club, Grand Touring, RF 100th Anniversary Special Edition, RF Club, RF GT, RF Grand Touring, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: KL03-16-520A
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 6 | 2003-2008 | Mazdaspeed, S, i | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Protege | 2001-2003 | DX, ES, LX, MP3, Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Protege5 | 2002-2003 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tribute | 2001-2003 | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: N204-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
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- RX-7 | 1984-1988 | Base, Base 2+2, Convertible, GS, GSL, GSL-SE, GTU, GXL, GXL 2+2, LX, LX 2+2, S, SE, SE 2+2, Sport | 2 Cyl 1.1 L GAS, 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: BP02-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
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- Protege | 1990-1991 | 4WD, DX, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: B311-16-520A
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
- Replaces: B311-16-520
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 2 | 2011-2014 | Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- 323 | 1990-1994 | Base, SE | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- MX-3 | 1992-1995 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS
- Protege | 1994-2001, 1990 | 4WD, Base, DX, ES, LX, SE | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: B622-16-520A
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
- Replaces: B622-16-520
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- Miata | 1999-2005, 1990-1997 | 10th Anniversary, Base, LE, LS, M Edition, Mazdaspeed, SE, STO, Shinsen | 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: LF01-16-520
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- Other Name: Lever, Clutch
- Replaces: L301-16-530D, L301-16-530B, L501-16-530, L301-16-530A, L301-16-530C
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 3 | 2004-2013 | i, Mazdaspeed, S, SP23 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 5 | 2006-2010 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: L501-16-530
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- Other Name: Lever, Clutch
- Replaced by: LF01-16-520
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 3 | 2004-2009 | Mazdaspeed, S, SP23, i | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: N302-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- B2600 | 1987-1988 | Base, LX, SE-5 | 4 Cyl 2.6 L GAS
- RX-7 | 1986-1991 | 10th Anniversary, Base, Convertible, GTU, GTUs, GXL, GXL 2+2, Turbo | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: PY01-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
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- 3 | 2015-2024 | 2.0, 2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, Base, Carbon Edition, Grand Touring, Preferred, Premium, Select, Select Sport, Touring, s Grand Touring, s Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2014-2018 | Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: N317-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
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- RX-8 | 2004-2011 | 40th Anniversary Edition, Base, Grand Touring, R3, Shinka, Sport, Touring | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: N310-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 626 | 1988-1991 | GT, Turbo, Turbo 4WS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- MX-6 | 1988-1992 | GT, GT 4WS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- RX-7 | 1989-1991 | Turbo | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: PE01-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
- Replaces: PE02-16-520A
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 3 | 2012-2018 | I Sport, I Touring, Sport, Touring, i, i Grand Touring, i SV, s Grand Touring, s Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- CX-5 | 2013-2016 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: L305-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
- Replaces: L304-16-520
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 3 | 2007-2013 | Mazdaspeed, S | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
- 6 | 2006-2007 | Mazdaspeed, S, i | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: L501-16-520A
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- Other Name: Fork, Clutch Release
- Replaces: L501-16-520
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 5 | 2012-2014 | Grand Touring, Sport, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- 6 | 2009-2013 | S, i | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: N315-16-520B
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
- Replaces: N315-16-520A
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- RX-7 | 1993-1995 | Base, R1, R2, Touring | 2 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: FE66-16-520
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- Other Name: Fork, Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 929 | 1988-1990 | Base, S | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- B2000 | 1986 | Base, LX, SE-5 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- B2200 | 1987-1993 | Base, LE-5, LX, SE-5 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- MPV | 1989-1991 | Cargo, Passenger | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mazda Release Fork Part Number: G560-16-520
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fork, Release
Fits the following Mazda Models:
- 626 | 1993-2002 | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- MX-3 | 1992-1995 | Base, GS, Precedia, SE | 6 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- MX-6 | 1993-1997 | Base, LS, M Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Protege | 2001-2003 | DX, ES, LX, MP3, Mazdaspeed | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Protege5 | 2002-2003 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda Clutch Fork

Mazda Clutch Fork is a lever that facilitates the separation of the engine and gearbox. It aids in enhancing the driver's control by enabling crisp shifts. Mazda developed its reputation because of its rotary heritage, innovative SKYACTIV powertrains that deliver more miles per drop of fuel, and the KODO design that makes every body panel look alive. Mazda includes i-ACTIVSENSE technologies such as lane keeping assist and radar cruise on its cars. Also, the available i-ACTIV all-wheel drive proves its worth on muddy off-road tracks, and it does so without dulling its nimbleness. Mazda keeps on drawing drivers who want true reliability encapsulated in style by striking a balance between efficiency, safety and fun. The Clutch Fork is located inside the bell housing, where it pivots on a fulcrum and presses the release bearing against the pressure plate whenever the pedal moves to break the clutch grip for a clean gear change. When the pedal lifts, the spring force aids in beckoning the bearing back towards the fork. Thus, power flows again without chatter. A straight, crack-free Clutch Fork keeps the pedal feel light, prevents vibration, and protects the gears from grinding when upshifting fast. Regular checks of the linkage are essential due to its repeated absorption of linkage force per drive. For this reason, it is important for the entire Mazda lineup to have an atmospheric harmony in the long term. Attention paid to a small lever in this process rewards drivers by reducing noise in the cabin, extending component life, and allowing plenty of winding road confidence wherever and whenever they please.

You'll get great performance and real durability when you pick genuine OEM Clutch Fork. Mazda builds these using high-quality materials and official factory methods to ensure they hold up mile after mile. You deserve that Mazda reliability without the headache of cheap knockoffs. It is easy to find exactly what you need in our huge inventory of genuine parts. Plus, every OEM part carries a real manufacturer's warranty for your peace of mind. You will love our low prices too. Order today and we will ship your brand-new parts fast. They often reach your door in just a few days.

Mazda Clutch Fork Parts and Q&A

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L501-16-530
Q:
How to remove and install the clutch release bearing and Clutch Fork on Mazda 3?
A:
Do not permit the contact of the brake fluid with the paint, to the extent that it will destroy the finish. In order to replace the clutch master cylinder, do the following: remove battery cover and battery tray together with battery first. The second step involves removing the mounting nuts of the reality pedal under the dashboard and removing the steering shaft joint. Lay hides the inside to keep it dry, and then dis-connect the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose with the clutch master cylinder by pressing the tab and removing the line and capping or plugging either end of the line to keep the inside dry. An hydraulic line locking clip must then be removed to the clutch master cylinder and the line removed, taking note of the fact that a seal ring will either fall off or stay attached to the Clutch Fork side. To get clearance in the assembly, push the clutch pedal assembly back, and turn the locking collar of the clutch master cylinder counterclockwise, to free it out of the pedal assembly. In order to remove the clutch master pushrod off the clutch pedal, a blade screwdriver is needed to push the end tab on both sides of the pushrod, which is then removed off the pedal. In order to install it, one should insert the master cylinder into its place on the pedal assembly and depress the pushrod until the tabs connect with the pedal. Turn clockwise the lock ring of the clutch master cylinder to fit, then the locking clip needs to be inserted into the master cylinder and the hydraulic line fitting needs to be attached making sure that the item clips in place and that the seal ring is correctly positioned. Install the master reservoir line to the master cylinder until the locking tab clicks then give the line a pull back to ensure it is installed correctly. Install the pedal assembly and screw the mounting nuts in to the desired tightness and after that attach the reservoir line end to the brake master cylinder. Shaft of steering is reconnected, then finish installation by inverting the steps of removal. Lastly, pour in the reservoir of brake fluid that meets the requirements of DOT 3 and bleed the brakes.
Release Fork
KL03-16-520A
Q:
How to remove and inspect the Clutch Release Bearing and Clutch Fork on Mazda 6?
A:
To remove the transaxle, pull the clutch release fork off the ball-stud and slide the release bearing of the input shaft along with the release fork. Wipe off the bearing with a clean rag and inspect it for damage, wear, and cracks; do not immerse the bearing in solvent as it is sealed for life and immersion will ruin it. Hold the center of the bearing and rotate the outer portion while applying pressure; if the bearing does not turn smoothly or is noisy or rough, it should be replaced. Given the difficulty of replacing the release bearing, it is advisable to replace it whenever the clutch components are replaced. Lightly lubricate the friction surfaces of the release bearing, ball-stud, and input shaft bearing retainer with high-temperature grease, then install the Clutch Fork and bearing onto the input shaft. The remainder of the installation process is the reverse of the removal steps.