Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the splash shield No. 1. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Drain the manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
1. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the battery, battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the control cable from manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the control cable bracket from manual transaxle.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Control Cable Bracket From Manual Transaxle
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
  
  Fig 2: Ground Cable With Bolt
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove the bracket from the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold.
  
  Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold, Bracket And Bolts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from manual transaxle. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from manual transaxle. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the manual transaxle, and set the wiring harness aside.
Fig 4: Lower Radiator Hose, Clip, Bracket And Wiring Harness
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
1. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts from the underside of the vehicle.
1. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the clutch pipe still connected and set it out of the way. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the bracket plate and No. 1 engine mount bracket from the manual transaxle.
Fig 5: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the SSTs (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050) using the following procedure.
CAUTION:
- Refer to the SST (49 C017 5A0) instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
Fig 6: Installing One Front Foot No. 2 To Front Shaft Of SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0).
2. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
  
  Fig 7: Tape Applying Positions
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. To enable to install the SST (49 UN30 3050), disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
  
  Fig 8: Wiring Harness Clip And Intake Manifold
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Install the SSTs (49 UN30 3050) using part number 99794 1025 or an M10 x 1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt as shown in the figure.
  Engine front side
  
  Fig 9: Installing SST To Engine Hole
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Tightening torque
  
  38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
  
  Engine rear side
  
  Fig 10: Vacuum Pump And Bolt
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Tightening torque
  
  38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
5. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0) to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
  
  Fig 11: Installing SST To Left And Right Rear Shock Absorber Nuts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0) to the left and right bolts.
  
  Fig 12: Installing SST To Left And Right Bolts
  Courtesy 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 (49 L017 5A0).
  
  Fig 13: Fuel Hose And Clip
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
8. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 14: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
9. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
  
  Fig 15: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
10. 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).
11. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 16: Manual Transaxle Components

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

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