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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6A-El]: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G10937163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Water or foreign matter entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be careful not to allow water droplets or foreign matter to get on the connector when disconnecting it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10937164Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Removing Bracket From Transaxle
    G10937165Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G10937166Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Transaxle
    G10937167Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Selector Cable Bracket
    G10937168Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Bracket
    G10937169Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  15. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  18. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 8: Removing Blind Cover
    G10937170Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 9: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G10937171Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 10: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G10937172Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Remove the bracket plate No. 1 and No. 1 engine mount bracket component from the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Removing Bracket Plate And Engine Mount Bracket Component From Transaxle
    G10937173Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the SST  using the following procedures.
    Fig 12: Installing SST (49 C017 5A0)
    G10937174Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction service information for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST  .
    2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 13: Identifying Cowl Panel Tape And Bolts
      G10937175Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. To enable installation of the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 14: Identifying Intake Manifold Clip
      G10937176Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Install the SST  using part number 99794 1025  or an M10-1.25  , length 25 mm {0.98 in}  bolt as shown in the figure.

      Engine front side

      Fig 15: Installing SST Using Part Number (99794 1025)
      G10937177Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

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

      Engine rear side

      Fig 16: Removing Vacuum Pump
      G10937178Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 17: Setting Rear Shaft To Left And Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10937179Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 18: Setting Front Shaft To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10937180Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. 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 19: Identifying Fuel Hose Clip
      G10937181Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 20: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G10937182Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST  (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      Fig 21: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G10937183Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST  .
    14. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  34. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
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 22: Transaxle Components With Torque Specifications
G10937184Courtesy 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 Removal Note .)
4 Transaxle
(See No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note .)
(See Transaxle Mounting Bolt Removal Note .)
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