Clutch Slave Cylinder for Mazda 626 / 929 & Ford Courier – 9 OE References | XUI4526A

CM246

Product Parameter Table

Parameter	Details
Xusen Part No.	XUI4526A
Reference	CM246
Compatible Makes	Mazda / Ford
Compatible Models	626 I (CB) · 929 I (LA) · 929 II Sedan/Coupé/Estate (HB/HV) · Ford Courier · Mazda B1600
Compatible Years	1972 – 1987
Transmission Type	Manual
Bore Diameter (DIA)	19.05 mm
Mounting Size	Φ25 / 52 / 2Φ9
Connecting Size	M10 × 1.0 / M7 × 1.0 (dual port spec)
Seal Material	EPDM (DOT 3 / DOT 4 compatible)
Quality Standard	ISO 9001 / TS16949
Packaging	Neutral / OEM / Private Label

OE Reference Matrix

OE Number	Brand / Market
183341400	Mazda
D27Z7A542A	Ford
D67Z7A542B	Ford
408441920	Mazda
408441920	Mazda (626 / 929 / 818)
UC8641920	Mazda
UB9341920	Mazda
0K60E41920	Mazda / Kia (market variant)
OK60E41920	Mazda / Kia (market variant)

 

One Part, Nine OE Numbers — What That Means for Your Catalogue
XUI4526A covers nine original equipment part numbers across Mazda and Ford, spanning a production period from 1972 to 1987.
In practical terms, this means a single stocking decision covers enquiries from seven distinct vehicle applications across two major brands — without needing to maintain separate SKUs for each OE reference.
For distributors managing vintage or classic vehicle parts catalogues, this kind of breadth-per-SKU efficiency is significant.
Storage space, order processing, and supplier management all scale with SKU count.
A well-engineered cross-application part like XUI4526A reduces that overhead while maintaining fitment precision.

The Vehicle Lineup — Why These Models Still Generate Demand
The Mazda 626 (first generation, CB platform) and the Mazda 929 were pillars of Mazda's international expansion during the late 1970s and 1980s.
The 929 in particular was sold across sedan, coupé, and estate body styles — all covered under this part number.
The Ford Courier was a Ford-badged version of the Mazda B-Series pickup, sold primarily in North America.
While these are older vehicles, they continue to circulate in parts of Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and East Africa, where older Japanese and American-brand vehicles maintain long working lives.
The aftermarket for these models is not nostalgia-driven — it is utility-driven, and hydraulic clutch components are among the most serviceable wear items in these vehicles.

What Makes XUI4526A a Strong Catalogue Entry
Dual connecting port spec — M10 × 1.0 and M7 × 1.0 connections cover the variation across different market and model-year versions of these vehicles within one part, reducing the risk of ordering the wrong fitting.
19.05 mm bore — this is the standard bore size for this application family. Consistent bore diameter across the OE range confirms XUI4526A is dimensionally unified, not a compromised average.
Cross-brand sourcing — the Ford D27Z and D67Z part numbers confirm that Ford-branded versions of these vehicles (sold in North America and some export markets) are covered alongside the Mazda references, making this useful for distributors managing mixed-brand commercial vehicle catalogues.
No specialist tools required — external slave cylinder design, standard thread connections, accessible mounting position. Replacement is straightforward in field conditions.

Q1: Why are there two connecting sizes — M10 × 1.0 and M7 × 1.0?
Different production years and regional variants of the Mazda 626, 929, and Ford Courier used slightly different hydraulic line fittings.
XUI4526A accommodates both thread specifications, meaning the same unit can be installed across the full year range without needing a separate adapter or part variant.

Q2: Do the Ford D27Z and D67Z OE numbers refer to the same physical part as the Mazda references?
Yes.
The Ford Courier was built on the Mazda B-Series platform and used the same clutch hydraulic components as the equivalent Mazda models.
Ford assigned its own part numbering system for its markets, but the underlying specification — bore size, mounting pattern, port thread — is identical to the Mazda references listed here.

Q3: These are vehicles from the 1970s and 1980s — is there still real demand?
Yes, in specific markets.
Older Mazda and Ford commercial vehicles remain in active daily use across parts of Southeast Asia, East Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, where vehicle replacement cycles are longer and import restrictions on newer vehicles can limit fleet turnover.
For distributors serving these regions, classic-era Japanese vehicle hydraulic parts represent a consistent, underserved demand category.

Q4: How does a buyer confirm which OE number their vehicle uses?
The most reliable method is to cross-reference via the vehicle's VIN or production year against a Mazda or Ford parts catalogue for the relevant market.
As a practical shorthand: if the OE number on the failed part matches any of the nine references listed above, XUI4526A is the correct replacement.

Q5: Is this an external or internal slave cylinder?
This is an external slave cylinder.
It mounts on the outside of the gearbox bell housing and connects to the release fork via pushrod and hydraulic line.
This design was standard on all covered vehicle applications from this era, and requires only basic hand tools for replacement.