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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6AX-EL]: 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 air cleaner component. (See Intake-air System Removal/Installation .)
  4. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
  5. Remove the PCM component. (See PCM Removal/Installation .)
  6. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITH CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
  7. Remove the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    Fig 1: Locating Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  9. Remove the wiring harness clip and bolts, and set the wiring harnesses and wiring harness brackets in a place which does not interfere with servicing.
    Fig 2: Wiring Harness Clip, Wiring Harness Bracket And Bolts
    G11429024Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G11429025Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Selector Cable Bracket
    G11429027Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Breather Hose Of Transaxle
    G12189105Courtesy 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 cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See Oil Cooler Removal/Installation .)
  22. For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (Without coolant control valve) or SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (Without coolant control valve) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See Oil Cooler Removal/Installation .)
    2. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic transaxle replacement) (See Oil Cooler Removal/Installation .)
  23. For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (With coolant control valve) or SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (With coolant control valve) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Remove the oil cooler and water hose component as a single unit. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See Oil Cooler Removal/Installation .)
    2. Remove the water hose component. (Automatic transaxle replacement) (See Oil Cooler Removal/Installation .)
    3. Remove the lower radiator hose component. (See Radiator Removal/Installation .) (See Coolant Control Valve Removal/Installation .)
  24. Remove the starter. (See Starter Removal/Installation .)
  25. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 6: Removing Blind Cover
    G09075450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 7: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G09075451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 8: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G09075527Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER] .)
  30. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the TWC. (SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (With cylinder deactivation)) (See Exhaust System Removal/Installation .)
  36. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See Exhaust System Removal/Installation .)
  39. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6AX-EL] .)
  40. Loosen the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Locating Bracket And Bolt
    G11429032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 10: Removing Bracket With Bolts
    G11429033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket component.
    Fig 11: Locating No. 1 Engine Mounting Bracket Component
    G11429034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the SST using the following procedures.
    Fig 12: Installing SST
    G11429035Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST 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.
    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 keyless beeper. (With advanced keyless entry system) (See KEYLESS BEEPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 13: Protecting Bolts Position Area Using Tape
      G09075455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. To enable installation of the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside. (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (Without cylinder deactivation))
      Fig 14: Locating Intake Manifold And Clip
      G09759585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. 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 15: Installing SST Using Bolt
      G11429038Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque

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

      Engine rear side 

      Fig 16: Installing SST Using Bolt (Engine Rear Side)
      G09759587Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque

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

    10. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 17: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts
      G09075506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 18: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G09075460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. To prevent interference of the SST with the hose when assembling the SST (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the hose clip from the bracket shown in the figure and set the fuel hose and vacuum hose aside.
      Fig 19: Vacuum Hose, Bracket, Fuel Hose And Hose Clip
      G12189119Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 20: Adjusting SST
      G11429043Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    14. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      Fig 21: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050) With Hook Of SST (49 L017 5A0) Facing Outward
      G11429044Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    15. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
    16. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  44. 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 22: Transaxle, No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
G12189122Courtesy 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 No. 4 engine mount bracket removal note .)
4 Transaxle
(See No. 4 engine mount bracket removal note .)
(See Transaxle mounting bolt removal note .)
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