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

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front splash shield. (Refer to FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  5. Remove the lower radiator hose clip and water hose component clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Water Hose Component Clip From Transaxle
    G10909899Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Clip From Transaxle
    G10909900Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10909901Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
  8. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 4: Removing Bracket From Transaxle
    G10909902Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G10909903Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the clip and selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Clip And Selector Cable From Transaxle
    G10909904Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Selector Cable Bracket
    G10909905Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G10909906Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the joint cover. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the front tires. (Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Drain the ATF. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  19. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Remove the starter. (Refer to STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 9: Removing Blind Cover
    G10909907Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent torque converter from rotating.
    Fig 10: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G10909908Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the torque converter installation nuts from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 11: Identifying Torque Converter Installation Nuts
    G10909909Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (Refer to BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .)
  30. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Remove the TWC. (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the propeller shaft. (Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Remove the transfer. (Refer to TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Loosen the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Loosening Bolt
    G10909910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Bracket
    G10909911Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket component from the transaxle.
    Fig 14: Removing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component From Transaxle
    G10909912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the SST  (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050, 49 L017 5A0) using the following procedures.
    Fig 15: Installing SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050, 49 L017 5A0)
    G10909913Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST (49 C017 5A0) instruction article 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. To enable to install the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 16: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G10909914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install the SST  (49 UN30 3050) to the position shown in the figure using the following bolt.
      Fig 17: Identifying SST Installation Hole
      G10909915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Bolt 

      • Part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in}

        Tightening torque 

      • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
    4. Install the SST  (49 UN30 3050) to the position shown in the figure using the following bolt.
      Fig 18: Installing SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G10909916Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Bolt 

      • Part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in}

        Tightening torque 

      • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
    5. Set the rear shafts of the SST  (49 C017 5A0) on the left/right front shock absorber nuts (top) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 19: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST (49 C017 5A0) On Left/Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts (Top)
      G10909917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Set the front shafts of the SST  (49 C017 5A0) on the bent up part of the frame as shown in the figure.
      Fig 20: Setting Front Shafts Of SST (49 C017 5A0) On Bent Up Part Of Frame
      G10909918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. When assembling the SST  (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST  .
      Fig 21: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Clip
      G10909919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank aside.
      Fig 22: Identifying No. 1 Brake Fluid Reserve Tank And Clip
      G10909920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 23: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G10909921Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST  (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      Fig 24: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050) With Hook Of SST (49 L017 5A0) Facing Outward
      G10909922Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. 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).
    12. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  41. Remove in the order shown in the table.
    WARNING:
    • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.
    Fig 25: Identifying Transaxle Related Components
    G10909923Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
    2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
    (See No. 4 engine mount bracket removal note .)
    3 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side)
    (See Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side) removal note .)
    4 Transaxle
    (See No. 4 engine mount bracket removal note .)
    (See Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side) removal note .)
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