Applicable Model(s) Subject
Bulletin No. 05-002/02
  2001-2002 Miata Clutch chatter during cold takeoff

Applicable Model(s)/VINS

2001-2002 Miata with Manual Transmissions built prior to 12/01/2001

VIN range: JM1NB353*10000001-20223944

Description

Some vehicles may exhibit clutch chatter or judder when releasing the clutch during cold conditions. This may be caused by the flywheel and clutch cover surface materials creating a chatter or judder during clutch engagement. The flywheel and clutch cover has been revised to correct this concern.

Repair Procedure

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Remove the manual transmission according to the following Workshop Manual procedure:
  1. Remove clutch disc, clutch cover and flywheel according to the Workshop Manual procedure Clutch Unit Removal / Installation (section 05-10)
  2. Install new clutch, clutch cover and flywheel according to th eWorkshop Manual procedure Clutch Unit Removal / Installation (section 05-10)
  3. Reinstall the manual transmission according to the following Workshop Manual procedure:
  1. Verify repair.

Parts Information

Part Number Description Qty. Notes
BP11-16-410A-9U Clutch Cover 1 -
BPR7-11-500A Flywheel 1 -
BP07-16-460C-9U Clutch Disc 1 -

Warranty Information

Note

Warranty Type Code: A
Symptom Code: 24
Damage Code: 9D
Part No. Of Main Cause BPR7-11-500A
Quantity: 1
Operation No./ Labor Hour: H0101XRX / 3.2 Flywheel Assembly R&R

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