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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [EW6AX-El]: Installation

  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter Stud Bolts
    G10909927Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G10909928Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G10909929Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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}
  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 To No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber
    G10909930Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift up the manual transaxle using the SST  (49 C017 5A0), pass the stud bolt through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Lifting Up Manual Transaxle Using SST (49 C017 5A0)
    G10909931Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component
    G10909932Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 114-132 N.m {12-13 kgf.m, 85-97 ft.lbf}
  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket To Transaxle
    G10909933Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Tighten the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Identifying Bracket Bolt With Torque Specification
    G10909934Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the transfer. (Refer to TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 9: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G10909935Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G10909936Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 11: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G10909937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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}
  15. Remove the SST  (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0).
  16. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10909938Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening torque
    1 141-172 N.m {15-17 kgf.m, 104-126 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  17. Install the propeller shaft. (Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Install the TWC. (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 13: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley To Lock Torque Converter
    G10909939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.
    Fig 14: Identifying Torque Converter Installation Nuts
    G10909940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.

      Tightening torque 

    • 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
  21. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 15: Installing Blind Cover
    G10909941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the starter. (Refer to STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
  26. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (Refer to BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the front tires. (Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  34. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Install the joint cover. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Connecting Breather Hose To Transaxle
    G10909942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Selector Cable Bracket
    G10909943Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Connect the selector cable and clip to the transaxle.
    Fig 18: Connecting Selector Cable And Clip To Transaxle
    G10909944Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the clip and Install the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank shown in the figure.
    Fig 19: Installing No. 1 Brake Fluid Reserve Tank
    G10909945Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Hose Clip
    G10909946Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Install the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 21: Identifying Intake Manifold Clip
    G10909947Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
    Fig 22: Installing Ground Cable To No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket
    G10909948Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 23: Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10909949Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. Install the brackets to the transaxle.
    Fig 24: Installing Brackets To Transaxle
    G10909950Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Connect the control valve body connector.
    Fig 25: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10909951Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  46. Connect the wiring harness clip to the transaxle.
    Fig 26: Connecting Wiring Harness Clip To Transaxle
    G10909952Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  47. Connect the lower radiator hose clip and water hose component clip to the transaxle.
    Fig 27: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Water Hose Component Clip To Transaxle
    G10909953Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Install the front splash shield. (Refer to FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  49. Install the battery and battery tray. (Refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  50. Install the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  51. Connect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  52. Add the ATF. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  53. Perform the "INITIAL LEARNING " (automatic transaxle Replacement). (Refer to INITIAL LEARNING .)
  54. Perform the "MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST ". (Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  55. Install the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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