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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation (FW6A-El): Installation

CAUTION:
  • Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.
  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolts
    G09759550Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G09759551Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.

    Tightening torque 15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G09075470Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
    G09075471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs  , pass the stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Up Transaxle Using SSTs
    G09075472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component and the bracket plate No. 1 to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate No. 1 To Transaxle
    G09075453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and the exhaust manifold and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening procedure 

    1. Tighten the bolt A. 

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

    2. Tighten the bolt B. 

      8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf} 

    3. Tighten the bolt C. 

      5-10 N.m {51-101 kgf.cm, 45-88 in.lbf} 

    4. Loosen the bolt C 90°-180° 
  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 7: Installing Front Crossmember Component And No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Single Unit
    G09759556Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Installation Bolts
    G09075475Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G09759558Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

    No. Tightening torque
    1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf}
    4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}
    Fig 10: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G09075477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf} 

  13. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0). 
    Fig 11: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G09075478Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

    No. Tightening torque
    1 140-163 N.m {15-16 kgf.m, 104-120 ft.lbf)
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
    Fig 12: Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G09075479Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley To Lock Torque Converter Against Rotation
    G06731232Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.

    Tightening torque 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 14: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G09759563Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the blind cover.
  18. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 15: Installing Blind Cover
    G09759532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  31. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 16: Installing Selector Cable Bracket
    G09759565Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
    Fig 17: Transaxle Selector Cable
    G09075447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 18: Ground Cable
    G09075485Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
  37. Connect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
    • Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
    Fig 19: Installing Transaxle Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G09759568Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 20: Locating Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the wiring harness from the transaxle.
  40. Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  41. Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Disconnect the negative battery cable, (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  43. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  44. Perform the "Initial Learning" (Automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  45. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
    Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G09075443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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