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Installation Note

  1. On 4x4 models install the vent tube assembly.
    2. WARNING:
    • Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain.
  2. Raise and position the transmission.
  3. Remove the SST  or equivalent.
    Fig 1: Removing Torque Converter Holding Tool
    G01924670Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. NOTE:
    • Align the flexplate to converter marks made at removal.
    Fig 2: Installing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01924671Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install seven transmission to engine bolts.
  5. Install the upper fluid filler tube and bracket bolt.
    1. Install the upper filler tube.
    2. Install the bracket bolt.
    Fig 3: Installing Upper Fluid Filler Tube & Bracket Bolt & Lower Transmission-To-Engine Screws
    G01924672Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the lower transmission to engine screws.
  7. Install the HO2S connector bracket.
    Fig 4: Installing HO2S Connector Bracket
    G01924673Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the rear engine cover plate.
    Fig 5: Installing Rear Engine Cover Plate
    G01924674Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. If equipped, install the transfer case; See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - TRANSFER CASE .
  10. Install the three-way catalytic converter; See THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 2.3L for 2.3L engine, THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L for 3.0L engine or THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L for 4.0L engine.
  11. Install the (RH) transmission mount bolts.
    1. Reposition the exhaust bracket.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Transmission Mount
    G01924675Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the crossmember.
    1. Position the crossmember.
    2. Install the eight crossmember bolts (four each side).
    Fig 7: Installing Crossmember
    G01924676Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the transmission mount into the crossmember and tighten the transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 8: Tightening Transmission Mount Nuts
    G01924677Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the jack.
    15. CAUTION:
    • Use care not to bend or otherwise damage the cooler lines.
    Fig 9: Installing Transmission Cooler Lines
    G01924678Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the transmission cooler lines.
  16. Install the four torque converter to flywheel nuts.
    1. Rotate the crankshaft as needed to gain access to all the flywheel nuts.
    Fig 10: Installing Torque Converter-To-Flywheel Nuts
    G01924679Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the starter motor; See STARTER MOTOR - 2.3L , STARTER MOTOR - 3.0L or STARTER MOTOR - 4.0L .
  18. Install the transmission wiring harnesses.
    1. Connect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) connector.
    2. Connect the digital Transmission Range (TR) sensor connector.
    3. Connect the transmission connector.
    Fig 11: Installing Transmission Wiring Harnesses
    G01924680Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the shift cable.
    1. Connect the shift cable to manual control lever.
    2. Connect the shift cable to the bracket.
    Fig 12: Installing Shift Cable
    G01924681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    20. NOTE:
    • Align the propeller shaft yoke and the axle shaft marks made at removal to maintain driveline balance.
    Fig 13: Installing Rear Propeller Shaft
    G01924682Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Align and install the rear propeller shaft; see PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION or see PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X4) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
    22. NOTE:
    • When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts either soft or firm and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
  22. Connect the negative battery cable.
  23. Fill the transmission with fluid and inspect for proper operation.
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