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Transaxle Disassembly

NOTE: Refer to appropriate exploded view for disassembly reference. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
  1. Remove clutch release bearing and release fork. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 . Mount transaxle into holder. Remove rear cover. Secure primary shaft with Holder (49 F401 440). Shift to 1st or 2nd gear to lock rotation of primary shaft. Remove and discard lock nuts from primary and secondary shafts. Align ends of interlock sleeve and control lever. Turn shift rod counterclockwise. Remove sleeve, primary reverse synchronizer cone assembly, synchronizer ring.
  2. Remove 5th/reverse gear shift fork, 5th/reverse synchronizer hub assembly with synchronizer ring, 5th gear and gear sleeve from secondary shaft.
  3. Remove secondary 5th gear. Remove guide bolt from outside of case. Remove back-up light switch, neutral switch and lock bolt. Remove bolts securing transaxle case to converter housing. Using soft-faced hammer, strike case to loosen and remove.
  4. Remove reverse idler gear with shaft. Holding primary shaft assembly, secondary shaft assembly and shift forks as an assembly, lift and remove from clutch housing. Separate shift fork assemblies from shaft assemblies.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Transaxle (F25M-R)
G99I03757Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Exploded View Of Transaxle (G25M-R)
G99A03758Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Exploded View Of Transaxle Case & Components (G25M-R Shown; F25M-R Is Similar)
G99C03759Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.