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

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and water hose component clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Water Hose Component Clip From Transaxle
    G11637676Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Clip From Transaxle
    G11637677Courtesy of MAZDA
  7. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    Fig 3: Control Valve Body Connector
    G11637678Courtesy of MAZDA
    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 brackets from the transaxle.
    Fig 4: Transaxle Brackets
    G11637679Courtesy of MAZDA
  9. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 5: Ground Cable
    G11637680Courtesy of MAZDA
  10. Disconnect the clip and selector cable from the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Selector Cable Bracket And Bolts
    G11637682Courtesy of MAZDA
  12. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    G00591521Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See F FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  19. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  20. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Blind Cover
    G11637685Courtesy of MAZDA
  24. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent torque converter from rotating.
    Fig 8: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G11637686Courtesy of MAZDA
  25. Remove the torque converter installation nuts from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 9: Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G11637687Courtesy of MAZDA
  26. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .)
  31. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Loosen the bolt shown in the figure.
    G00591522Courtesy of MAZDA
  39. Remove the bracket.
    G00591523Courtesy of MAZDA
  40. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket from the transaxle.
    G00591524Courtesy of MAZDA
  41. Install the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050, 49 L017 5A0) using the following procedures.
    Fig 10: Installing SST (49 C017 5A0)
    G11637689Courtesy of MAZDA
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST (49 C017 5A0) instruction manual 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 11: Intake Manifold And Wiring Harness Clip
      G11637690Courtesy of MAZDA
    3. Install the SST (49 UN30 3050) to the position shown in the figure using the following bolt.
      Fig 12: SST Installation Hole
      G11637691Courtesy of MAZDA

      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 13: Installing SST (49 UN30 3050) On Vacuum Pump
      G11637692Courtesy of MAZDA

      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 14: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST (49 C017 5A0) On Left/Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts
      G11637693Courtesy of MAZDA
    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 15: Setting Front Shafts Of Sst (49 C017 5A0) On Bent Up Part Of Frame
      G11637694Courtesy of MAZDA
    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 16: Fuel Hose And Clip
      G11637695Courtesy of MAZDA
    8. Disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank aside.
      Fig 17: No. 1 Brake Fluid Reserve Tank Clip And Bolt
      G11637696Courtesy of MAZDA
    9. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 18: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G11637697Courtesy of MAZDA
    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 19: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G11637698Courtesy of MAZDA
    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.
  42. 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 20: Transaxle, Mounting Bolts And No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket
    G11637699Courtesy of MAZDA
    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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