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Line pressure test

  1. Perform the mechanical system test preparation. (Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION .)
  2. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Front Crossmember
    G10961008Courtesy of MAZDA
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the harness bracket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Clip From Harness Bracket
    G10961009Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Remove the splash shield. (LH) (Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the harness bracket installation bolts from the transaxle and set it aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Harness Bracket Installation Bolts From Transaxle
    G10961010Courtesy of MAZDA
  7. Remove the pressure detection square head plug.
    WARNING:
    • Do not remove the square head plug when the ATF temperature is high. Otherwise, ATF could overflow and cause severe burns or serious injury. Remove the square head plug when the transaxle and ATF temperatures are low.
    NOTE:
    • Use a suitable oil pressure gauge that corresponds to the line pressure because the maximum scale value differs depending on the oil pressure gauge.
    Fig 4: Removing Pressure Detection Square Head Plug
    G10961011Courtesy of MAZDA
  8. Install SSTs (49 D019 908, 49 D019 909, 49 D019 910  , 49 D019 911, 49 D019 913) to the line pressure detection port as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Installing SST To Line Pressure Detection Port
    G10961012Courtesy of MAZDA
  9. Start the engine.
  10. Warm up the engine until the ATF temperature is 60-70 °C {140-158 °F}  .
  11. Shift the selector lever to the D position.
  12. Measure the line pressure while idling in D position.
  13. Measure the line pressures while idling in the M (1st gear) and R positions using the same procedure.
  14. Stop the engine.
  15. Change the low-pressure gauge (49 D019 908) to the high-pressure gauge (49 D019 907)
  16. Start the engine.
  17. Measure the line pressure while stalling in D position.
    1. Strongly depress the brake pedal with the left foot.
    2. Shift the selector lever to the D position.
      CAUTION:
      • To prevent damage to the transaxle, measure the line pressure while stalling (Step ( 3)-( 4) within 5 s.
    3. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal fully with the right foot all the way down.
    4. Read the line pressure quickly while stalling, and remove the right foot from the accelerator pedal.
    5. Shift the selector lever to the N position and idle for 1 min or more  .
  18. Measure the line pressure while stalling for positions other than D in the same procedure.
    • If there is any malfunction, one of the following causes may have occurred:
    Condition Possible cause
    Lower than specification Lower in R, D, and M (1GR) position
    • Oil pump wear
    • ATF leakage from oil pump, control valve body, and transaxle case
    • Pressure regulator valve sticking
    • Pressure control solenoid malfunction
    • Solenoid reducing valve sticking
    Lower in D and M (1GR) position
    • ATF leakage from low clutch hydraulic circuit
    Lower in R and M (1GR) position
    • ATF leakage from low and reverse brake hydraulic circuit
    Lower in R position
    • ATF leakage from R-3-5 brake hydraulic circuit
    Higher than specification Higher in R, D, and M (1GR) position
    • Pressure regulator valve sticking
    • Pressure control solenoid malfunction
    LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATION

    Measurement conditions Specification (kPa {kgf/cm2 , psi})
    Idling R position 500-700 {5.10-7.13, 72.6-101.0} 
    D and M (1GR) position 330-470 {3.37-4.79, 47.9-68.1} 
    Stalling R position 1, 790-2, 100 {18.26-21.41, 259.7-304.5} 
    D and M (1GR) position 970-1, 170 {9.90-11.93, 141.0-169.6} 
  19. Stop the engine.
  20. Remove the SSTs. 
    WARNING:
    • If the SST is removed when the ATF temperature is high, ATF could overflow and cause severe burns or serious injury. Remove the SST when the transaxle and ATF temperatures are low.
  21. Install a new square head plug.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the square head plug because a sealant coating has been applied.

    Tightening torque 

    • 7.2-9.8 N. {74-99 kgf.cm, 64-86 in.lbf}
  22. Install the harness bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Harness Bracket Installation Bolts
    G10961013Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 8-10 N. {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
  23. Install the splash shield. (LH) (Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Connect the wiring harness clip to the harness bracket.
    Fig 7: Connecting Wiring Harness Clip To Harness Bracket
    G10961014Courtesy of MAZDA
  25. Disconnect the wiring harness to the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Wiring Harness To Front Crossmember
    G10961015Courtesy of MAZDA
  26. Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)