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Disassembly Note

  1. Remove and discard the final drive lube tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube
    G00985358Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 2: Removing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal
    G00985359Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the parking pawl ratcheting spring.
    Fig 3: Removing Parking Pawl Ratcheting Spring
    G00985360Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the manual control lever outer assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly
    G00985361Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly
    G00985362Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 6: Removing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer & Bolt
    G00985363Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 7: Removing Parking Pawl Shaft
    G00985364Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Remove the parking pawl.
    2. Remove the parking pawl return spring.
    Fig 8: Removing Parking Pawl Assembly
    G00985365Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the transaxle case bore during seal removal.
  9. Remove and discard the manual control lever seal.
    Fig 9: Removing Manual Control Lever Seal
    G00985366Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    Fig 10: Removing Manual Valve Actuator Rod (Manual Valve Link)
    G00985367Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
  11. Remove and discard the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 11: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G00985368Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the transaxle case sealing surface.
    NOTE:
    • There are two retaining pins, one on either side of the manual valve detent lever.
  12. Remove the manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 12: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G00985369Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the manual valve detent lever and shaft assembly.
    1. Pull the manual valve detent lever and manual valve detent lever shaft from the transaxle case.
    2. Lift the manual valve detent lever from the transaxle case.
    Fig 13: Removing Manual Valve Detent Lever & Shaft Assembly
    G00985370Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the seal bore in the case during seal removal.
  14. Remove and discard the manual control seal.
    Fig 14: Removing Manual Control Seal
    G00985371Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. If the case is being replaced, remove the line pressure port plug.
    Fig 15: Removing Line Pressure Port Plug
    G00985372Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. If a new case is being installed, remove and discard the cooler tube fitting.
    Fig 16: Removing Cooler Tube Fitting
    G00985373Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • A new driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can be installed once before an installation of the transaxle case becomes necessary. If a new No. 18 driven sprocket bearing was installed previously and a second installation is required, a new transaxle case must be installed.
  17. As necessary, remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly from transaxle case.
    1. Install the special tool into the transaxle.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Remove the bearing.
    Fig 17: Removing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly From Transaxle Case
    G00985374Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Using the special tools, remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.
    1. Position the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Remove the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
    Fig 18: Removing No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly
    G00985375Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • In order to avoid injury, eye protection should be worn when cleaning components with compressed air. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  19. Clean all components with a suitable solvent and use moisture-free compressed air to dry all parts and clean fluid passages. Check the following before assembling:
    1. Final Drive Lubrication Tube For Damage
    2. Manual Control Linkage For Damage Or Wear
    3. Case Mating Surfaces For Nicks Or Deformation
    4. Bearing Wear
    5. Support Area Wear
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