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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Drain the manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  7. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
    1. Remove the air cleaner component (air cleaner, air hose). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the battery component (battery, battery tray and PCM component). (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the control cable from manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the control cable bracket from manual transaxle.
      Fig 1: Identifying Control Cable Bracket
      G09785976Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
      Fig 2: Identifying Ground Cable And Bolt
      G09785977Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Remove the bracket from the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold.
    7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from manual transaxle. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from manual transaxle. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      Fig 3: Identifying Manual Transaxle Bracket Mounting Bolts
      G09785978Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the manual transaxle, and set the wiring harness aside.
  8. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
    1. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
    2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      Fig 4: Identifying Manual Transaxle Lower Radiator Hose, Wiring Harness, Brackets And Clip
      G09785979Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts from the underside of the vehicle.
    1. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the clutch pipe still connected and set it out of the way. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the bracket plate and No. 1 engine mount bracket from the manual transaxle.
      Fig 5: Identifying Engine Mounting Bracket And Plate
      G09075340Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the SSTs (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050)  using the following procedure.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST (49 C017 5A0) instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0). 
    2. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
      Fig 6: Installing SST On Left And Right Front Shafts
      G09785981Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 7: Applying Tape On Manual Transaxle Bolt
      G09785982Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. To enable to install the SST (49 UN30 3050),  disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
    4. Install the SSTs (49 UN30 3050)  using part number 99794 1025  or an M10 x 1.25,  length 25 mm {0.98 in}  bolt as shown in the figure.
      Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G09785983Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine front side 

      Tightening torque 

      38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf} 

      Fig 9: Installing SST On Engine Front Side
      G09785984Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine rear side 

      Tightening torque 

      38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf} 

      Fig 10: Installing SST On Engine Rear Side
      G09785985Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST (49 C017 SA0)  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 11: Installing SST On Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts Of Rear Shafts
      G09785986Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST (49 C017 SA0)  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 12: Installing SST On Left And Right Shock Absorber Bolts Of Front Shafts
      G09785987Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. When assembling the SST (49 L017 SA0),  disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST (49 L017 SA0). 
      Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Hose And Clip
      G09785988Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 C017 5A0)  as shown in the figure.
      Fig 14: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G09785989Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 UN30 3050)  with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0)  facing outward.
    10. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST (49 C017 5A0). 
    11. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
      Fig 15: Adjusting Height Of Left And Right Side Bars
      G09785990Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 16: Identifying Manual Transaxle Assembly Bolts
    G09785991Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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