Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6AX-El]: Removal: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the PCM component. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 1: Locating Control Valve Body Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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.
Remove the harness clip and bolts, and set the wiring harnesses and wiring harness brackets in a place which does not interfere with servicing.

Fig 2: Locating Harness Clip And Bolts
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Disconnect the ground cable.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Ground Cable
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Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Transaxle
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Remove the selector cable bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Selector Cable Bracket
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Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.

Fig 6: Locating Breather Hose From Transaxle
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Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE 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 .)
Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the blind cover.

Fig 7: Removing Blind Cover
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Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.

Fig 8: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
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Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.

Fig 9: Locating Torque Converter Nuts From Starter Installation Hole
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Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6AX-EL] .)
Loosen the bolt shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Loosening Bolt
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Remove the bracket.

Fig 11: Removing Bracket
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Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket component.

Fig 12: Locating No. 1 Engine Mounting Bracket Component
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Install the SST using the following procedures.

Fig 13: Installing SST
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CAUTION:
- Refer to the SST 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 windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
  
  Fig 14: Protecting Bolts Position Area Using Tape
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. To enable installation of the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
  
  Fig 15: Locating Intake Manifold Clip
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
8. Install the SST using a bolt with part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt, and a washer as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 16: Installing SST Using Bolt
  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 17: Installing SST Using Bolt (Engine Rear Side)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Tightening torque
  
  38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
9. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
  
  Fig 18: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
10. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
  
  Fig 19: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
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11. 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 20: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Clip
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12. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 21: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
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13. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
  
  Fig 22: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050) With Hook Of SST (49 L017 5A0) Facing Outward
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
14. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
15. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.

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 23: Transaxle Mounting Bolts Loosening Sequence

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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 No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note .)
4	Transaxle (See No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note .) (See Transaxle Mounting Bolt Removal Note .)