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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
    • Resonance chamber
  4. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  5. Remove the harness bracket installation bolts from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Harness Bracket Installation Bolts From Transaxle
    G12232936Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 2: Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component Installation Nuts
    G12232937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the EGR pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 3: EGR Pipe Bracket Installation Bolts
    G12232938Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. 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 4: Disconnecting Control Valve Body Connector
    G12232939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G12232940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Selector Cable Bracket
    G12232941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G12232942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  20. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  21. Disconnect the oil hose from the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Oil Hose From Transaxle
    G12232943Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the bolts shown in the figure below and set the oil pipe component in a place which does not interfere with the servicing. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 9: Oil Pipe Component Bolts
    G12232944Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 10: Blind Cover
    G12232945Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 11: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley
    G11441015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    Fig 12: Locating Torque Converter Nuts From Starter Installation Hole
    G12232947Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .)
  34. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket component.
    Fig 13: No. 1 Engine Mounting Bracket Component
    G12232948Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the SST using the following procedures.
    Fig 14: SST
    G11441018Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    NOTE:
    • Paint so that the outline of the nut is framed on the bracket side.
    1. Protect the positions shown in the figure below using tape.
      Fig 15: Protecting Bolts Position Using Tape
      G12232950Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. To enable installation of the SST, remove the bolts and clip shown in the figure below and set the wiring harness bracket aside.
      Fig 16: Wiring Harness Bracket Bolts And Clip
      G12232951Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. To enable installation of the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure below from the protector and set the vacuum hose and the fuel hose aside.
      Fig 17: Disconnecting Clip From Protector And Vacuum Hose
      G12232952Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Remove the protector.
      Fig 18: Protector
      G12232953Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. 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 below.

      Engine front side

      Fig 19: SST (Engine Front Side)
      G12232954Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

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

      Fig 20: SST (Engine Rear Side)
      G12232955Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

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

    6. As shown in the figure below, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 21: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G12232956Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. As shown in the figure below, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 22: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G12232957Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure below.
      Fig 23: SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G12232958Courtesy 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 24: SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050) With Hook Of SST (49 L017 5A0) Facing Outward
      G12232959Courtesy 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. (11) Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  39. Remove in the order shown in the figure below.
    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 25: Automatic Transaxle Components Location
    G12232960Courtesy 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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