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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

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  1. When replacing the automatic transaxle, perform TCM configuration. (See TCM CONFIGURATION .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  3. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  4. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
  5. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  6. Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  7. 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.
    G13558443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    G13715413Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    G13715414Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the breather hose from the transaxle.
    G13715415Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the joint cover. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (lower side) from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  14. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  21. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  22. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Remove the wiring harness bracket installation bolts from the transaxle.
    G13715416Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    G13715417Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
  27. Remove the blind cover.
    G13715418Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    G11441015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    G13715420Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the service hole cover.
    G13715812Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  32. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  33. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL (US) .)
  34. Remove the front drive shaft (LH). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  35. Remove the front drive shaft (RH). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  36. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  37. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  38. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket from the transaxle.
    G13715422Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the SST using the following procedures.
    G11441076Courtesy 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. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      G13556568Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(VIN Y) (US)] .)
    4. To enable installation of the SST, remove the bolts and clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness bracket aside.
      G13715425Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. To prevent interference of the SST with the hose when assembling the SST, disconnect the hose clamp from the engine shown in the figure and set the fuel hose and vacuum hose aside.
      G13715426Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Remove the protector.
      G13715427Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. 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.

      Engine front side 

      Fig 1: Intake Manifold, SST And Bolt With Torque Specification (Engine Front Side)
      G13715428Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine rear side 

      Fig 2: SST Bolt With Torque Specification (Engine Rear Side)
      G13715429Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
      G13715430Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Set the front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      G13715431Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      G13715432Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      G13715433Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
    13. Apply tension to the chain to support the engine and verify that the engine is securely hung.
  41. 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.
    G13715434Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    PART DESCRIPTION

    1 Protector
    2 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
    3 No. 4 engine mount bracket
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    4 No. 4 engine mount rubber
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    5 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side)
    (See TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL NOTE .)
    6 Transaxle
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