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Transaxle - Installation

NOTE:
  • If the torque converter was not installed during assembly it must be installed now.
  1. Using the special tool, install the torque converter.
    Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter
    G01163691Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The torque converter hub must be fully seated into the transaxle pump drive gear.
  2. Check the installation depth of the torque converter.
    Fig 2: Checking Installation Depth Of Torque Converter
    G01163693Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Lay a straightedge on the transaxle converter housing.
    2. Check the clearance between the straight edge and the pilot hub.
  3. Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with Multi Purpose Grease.
    Fig 3: Lubricating The Torque Converter Pilot Hub
    G01163694Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool To Hold Torque Converter
    G01163695Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the transaxle in place.
    Fig 5: Positioning Transaxle
    G01163696Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Special Tool
    G01163697Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Move the transaxle assembly toward the engine assembly and install the bolt.
    Fig 7: Installing Bolt To Engine
    G01163698Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Bolts
    G01163699Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the transaxle jack.
  10. Install the fluid cooler line.
    Fig 9: Installing Fluid Cooler Line
    G01163700Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the OSS sensor.
    Fig 10: Installing OSS Sensor
    G01163701Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 11: Installing Fluid Cooler Tube
    G01163702Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the fluid cooler tube.
    1. Install the fluid cooler tube.
    2. Install the bolt.
    3. Connect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
    4. Connect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor (white connector).
  13. Install four flexplate nuts.
    Fig 12: Installing Four Flexplate Nuts
    G01163703Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the access cover.
    Fig 13: Installing Access Cover
    G01163704Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the main control cover tube.
    Fig 14: Connecting Main Control Cover Tube
    G01163705Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Lower the vehicle.
  17. Using the special tool, raise the transaxle enough to install the cross brace.
    Fig 15: Raising Transaxle
    G01163706Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Raise the vehicle.
  19. Install the PTO unit and bolt.
    Fig 16: Installing PTO Unit And Bolt
    G01163707Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the PTO bolts.
    Fig 17: Installing PTO Bolts
    G01163708Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the cross brace.
    Fig 18: Installing Cross Brace
    G01163709Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the crossmember dampener.
    Fig 19: Installing Crossmember Dampener
    G01163710Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the PTO bracket.
    Fig 20: Installing PTO Bracket
    G01163711Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, install the RH exhaust manifold. .
  25. If equipped, install the driveshaft.
  26. Install the exhaust pipe, and connect the exhaust pipe flange.
    Fig 21: Installing Exhaust Pipe
    G01163712Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Connect the front flange.
    Fig 22: Connecting Front Flange
    G01163713Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the exhaust pipe.
    Fig 23: Installing Exhaust Pipe
    G01163714Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install the pipe, and install the bolts.
    2. Install the rubber hanger.
    3. Remove the special tool.
  29. Connect the HO2S sensor wire to the oil pan bolt studs and connect the connector.
    Fig 24: Connecting HO2S Sensor Wire
    G01163715Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the cross brace.
    Fig 25: Installing Cross Brace
    G01163716Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the LH halfshaft assembly. Refer to HALFSHAFT (FRONT) .
    CAUTION:
    • Align the mounting bracket studs and the intermediate shaft bearing bracket holes with the marks made during removal.
  32. Install the RH halfshaft, intermediate shaft bearing, and intermediate shaft assembly. Refer to INTERMEDIATE SHAFT .
  33. Install the two splash shields.
    Fig 26: Installing Two Splash Shields
    G01163717Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Install both front wheels.
  35. Lower the vehicle.
  36. Lower the engine onto the RH engine mount.
    Fig 27: Lowering Engine Onto The RH Engine Mount
    G01163718Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the bolt for the RH engine mount.
    Fig 28: Installing Bolt For The RH Engine Mount
    G01163719Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the rear transaxle mount.
    Fig 29: Installing Rear Transaxle Mount
    G01163720Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Install the transaxle mount assembly.
    Fig 30: Installing Transaxle Mount Assembly
    G01163721Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the bolts.
    Fig 31: Installing Bolts
    G01163722Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 32: Removing Engine Support Special Tool (1 Of 3)
    G01163723Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 33: Removing Engine Support Special Tool (2 Of 3)
    G01163724Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 34: Removing Engine Support Special Tool (3 Of 3)
    G01163725Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. Connect the electrical connectors to the valve cover.
    Fig 35: Connecting Electrical Connectors To The Valve Cover
    G01163726Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Install the starter motor, and install two bolts.
    Fig 36: Installing Starter Motor
    G01163727Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 37: Installing Ground Cable
    G01163728Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  47. Install the starter motor harness connector.
    Fig 38: Installing Starter Motor Harness Connector
    G01163729Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Install the shift cable and bracket.
    Fig 39: Installing Shift Cable And Bracket
    G01163730Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the wire harness clip to the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 40: Installing Wire Harness Clip To The Shift Cable Bracket
    G01163731Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  50. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 41: Connecting Shift Cable
    G01163732Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  51. Connect the wire harness.
    Fig 42: Connecting Wire Harness
    G01163733Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  52. Install the wire harness bracket, and connect the transaxle harness connector.
    Fig 43: Installing Wire Harness Bracket
    G01163734Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  53. Connect the HO2S connector.
    Fig 44: Connecting HO2S Connector
    G01163735Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  54. Connect the two HO2S sensors.
    Fig 45: Connecting Two HO2S Sensors
    G01163736Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  55. Connect the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
    Fig 46: Connecting Transaxle Range Sensor
    G01163737Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If not done during assembly, the digital TR sensor must be aligned.
  56. Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor.
    Fig 47: Aligning Digital TR Sensor
    G01163738Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  57. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 48: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
    G01163739Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  58. Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover.
    59. Fig 49: Installing Intake Tube And Air Cleaner Cover
    G01163740Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  59. Connect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) / intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
    Fig 50: Connecting Breather Tube And Mass Air Flow (MAF) / Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
    G01163741Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Before installing the battery tray, check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks or incorrect routing position.
  60. Install the battery and tray.
  61. Connect the battery cables.
  62. Check the power take off (PTO) unit.
  63. Fill the transaxle. Refer to TRANSAXLE FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL  .
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