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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6AX-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
    G10937235Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G10937236Courtesy 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
    G10937237Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    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 Engine Mount Bracket To Engine Mount Rubber
    G10937238Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs  , pass the transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Up Transaxle
    G10937239Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 6: Installing Engine Mounting Bracket
    G10937240Courtesy 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 the engine using the following procedure:
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket To Transaxle And Engine
    G10937241Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Temporarily tighten the bolt A and B.
    2. Tighten the bolt A.
      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    3. Tighten the bolt B.
      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
  8. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Temporarily install the No. 1 engine mount rubber and bracket plate.
    Fig 8: Installing Engine Mount Rubber And Bracket Plate
    G10937242Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. 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 Good And Bad Alignment Marks On Engine Mount Bracket
    G10937243Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G10937244Courtesy 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}
  14. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0)  .
  16. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber and bracket plate installation bolts.
    Fig 11: Engine Mount Rubber And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10937245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening torque
    1 140-163 N.m {15-16 kgf.m, 104-120 ft.lbf}
    2 55-69 N.m {5.7-7.0 kgf.m, 41-50 ft.lbf}
    3 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  17. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 12: Locking Torque Converter Rotation
    G10937246Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  18. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    Fig 13: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G10937247Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
  19. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 14: Identifying Blind Cover
    G10937248Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  33. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 15: Identifying Selector Cable Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10937249Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Identifying Transaxle Selector Cable
    G10937250Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 17: Identifying Ground Cable Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10937251Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 18: Identifying Transaxle Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10937252Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. 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: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10937253Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  41. Connect the wiring harness to the transaxle.
    Fig 20: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clamps
    G10937254Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  43. Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  44. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  45. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  46. Perform the "Initial Learning" (Automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  47. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
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