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Main Control Valve Body: Installation

NOTE:
  • Inspect the solenoid valve body harness connector O-ring seal for damage. Install a new O-ring seal, if damaged, before installing the connector into the case.
  1. Push the solenoid valve body harness connector into the case.
    Fig 1: Pushing Solenoid Valve Body Harness Connector Into Case
    G00985026Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the manual valve link to the main control valve body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Manual Valve Link
    G00985027Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the main control valve body and tighten the bolts in sequence as indicated.
    Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G00985028Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Nut On Ball Stud For Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod Assembly
    G00985029Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly bolt.
    Fig 5: Identifying Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly Bolt
    G00985030Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the special tool and pin, align the shifter shaft.
    Fig 6: Aligning Shifter Shaft
    G00985031Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Move the manual valve detent lever assembly to the "D" position.
    Fig 7: Moving Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly To "D" Position
    G00985032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Tighten the nut on the ball and remove the special tool.
    Fig 8: Identifying Nut On Ball
    G00985033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the detent nut. Rotate back to the "D" position and check the adjustment.
    Fig 9: Tightening Detent Nut
    G00985034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using the special tool and pin, align the shifter shaft.
    Fig 10: Aligning Shifter Shaft
    G00985035Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the manual control lever.
    Fig 11: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G00985036Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install and rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the neutral position.
    1. Low 1
    2. Low 2
    3. Drive
    4. Neutral
    5. Reverse
    6. Park
    Fig 12: Installing & Rotating Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly To Neutral Position
    G00985037Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the gasket on the case.
    Fig 13: Identifying Case Gasket
    G00985038Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the main control cover, and tighten the bolts in sequence as shown.
    Fig 14: Tightening Sequence Of Main Control Cover Bolts
    G00985039Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the splash shield.
    Fig 15: Identifying Splash Shield
    G00985040Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the LH front wheel.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the shift cable and bracket.
    Fig 16: Identifying Shift Cable Bolts
    G00985041Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the shift cable.
    Fig 17: Connecting Shift Cable
    G00985042Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Before installing the vent tube hose, clean out any obstructions in the hose using low air pressure.
  20. Install the vent tube hose, and clamp.
    Fig 18: Identifying Vent Tube Hose
    G00985043Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Connect the transaxle harness connector, and the TR sensor connector.
    Fig 19: Identifying Transaxle Harness Connector & TR Sensor Connector
    G00985044Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the intake tube and air cleaner cover.
    Fig 20: Installing Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover
    G00985045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
    Fig 21: Connecting Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
    G00985046Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Before installing the battery tray check the vent tube hose for any obstructions, kinks, or incorrect routing position.
  24. Install the battery tray and battery. .
  25. Connect the battery cables.
  26. Check the transaxle fluid, add fluid as necessary using MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
  27. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions. Refill as necessary.
  28. Make sure the vehicle will only start in PARK and then in NEUTRAL. Verify that the backup lamps illuminate in the REVERSE position.
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