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

  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Drive Plate Bolt Hole And Torque Converter Stud Bolt
    G11637703Courtesy of MAZDA
    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.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G11637704Courtesy of MAZDA

    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: Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G11637705Courtesy of MAZDA
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.

    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: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket, Rubber And Bolt
    G11637706Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Lift up the manual transaxle using the SST (49 C017 5A0), pass the stud bolt through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Lifting Up Manual Transaxle Using SST (49 C017 5A0)
    G11637707Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G00400247Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    114-132 N.m {12-13 kgf.m, 85-97 ft.lbf}

  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G00400248Courtesy of MAZDA
  8. Tighten the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Bolt And Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G00400249Courtesy of MAZDA
  9. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EW6AX-EL]TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 9: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Installation Bolts
    G11637709Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Align the positions of the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts with the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
    Fig 10: Aligning Positions Of No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts With No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket
    G11637710Courtesy of MAZDA
  14. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 11: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Nut Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11637711Courtesy of MAZDA
    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}
  15. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0).
  16. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11637712Courtesy of MAZDA
    No. Tightening torque
    1 141-172 N.m {15-17 kgf.m, 104-126 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  17. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Install the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 13: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley
    G11637713Courtesy of MAZDA
  20. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.
    Fig 14: Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G11637714Courtesy of MAZDA
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}

  21. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 15: Installing Blind Cover
    G11637715Courtesy of MAZDA
  22. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Connect the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Connect the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Connect the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Connect the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (Without coolant control valve) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Connect the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (With coolant control valve) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Install the lower radiator hose component. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Install the water hose component. (Automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Install the oil cooler and water hose component as a single unit. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  34. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Transaxle Breather Hose
    G00400243Courtesy of MAZDA
  37. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Selector Cable Bracket
    G11637718Courtesy of MAZDA
  38. Connect the selector cable and clip to the transaxle.
    Fig 18: Selector Cable And Clip
    G11637719Courtesy of MAZDA
  39. Connect the clip shown in the figure and No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank.
    Fig 19: No. 1 Brake Fluid Reserve Tank Clip And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G11637720Courtesy of MAZDA
  40. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 20: Fuel Hose And Clip
    G11637721Courtesy of MAZDA
  41. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 21: Intake Manifold And Wiring Harness Clip
    G11637722Courtesy of MAZDA
  42. Connect the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
    Fig 22: Ground Cable And Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G11637723Courtesy of MAZDA
  43. Install the bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 23: Bracket Bolts Installation Sequence
    G11637724Courtesy of MAZDA
  44. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 24: Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G11637725Courtesy of MAZDA
  45. Connect the control valve body connector.
    Fig 25: Control Valve Body Connector
    G11637726Courtesy of MAZDA
    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.
  46. Connect the wiring harness clip to the transaxle.
    Fig 26: Connecting Wiring Harness Clip To Transaxle
    G11637727Courtesy of MAZDA
  47. Connect the lower radiator hose clip and water hose component clip to the transaxle.
    Fig 27: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Water Hose Component Clip To Transaxle
    G11637728Courtesy of MAZDA
  48. Install the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  49. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  50. Install the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  51. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  52. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  53. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  54. Perform the "TCM configuration" (Automatic transaxle replacement). (See TCM CONFIGURATION .)
  55. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  56. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  57. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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