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Assembly Note

NOTE:
  • The driven sprocket bearing No. 18 can only be installed new once. If the bearing has been installed new once before, a new transaxle case must be used.
Fig 1: Installing Driven Sprocket Bearing Using Special Tool
G04321409Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. As necessary, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing into the transaxle case.
    1. Position the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Install new bearing.
      Fig 2: Installing Driven Sprocket Bearing Assembly Into Transaxle Case Using Special Tool
      G04321410Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not lubricate the outer surface of the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly.
      NOTE:
      • The No. 18 driven sprocket bearing must be installed with the lettering on the needle bearing surface facing toward the needle bearing replacer.
  2. Using the special tools, install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing assembly by pressing it into the transaxle case.
    1. Install the bearing on the special tool.
    2. Position the special tool.
    3. Install the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
      Fig 3: Installing Cooler Tube Fitting With Torque Specifications
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  3. Install the cooler tube fitting.
    Fig 4: Installing Line Pressure Port Plug With Torque Specifications
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  4. Install the line pressure port plug.
    Fig 5: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal Using Special Tool
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  5. Using the special tool, install a new manual control lever seal.
    Fig 6: Installing Manual Control Lever Seal Using Special Tool
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  6. Using the special tool, install a new manual control seal.
    Fig 7: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly
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  7. Install the manual valve detent lever assembly and the manual valve detent lever shaft assembly.
    1. Position the manual valve detent lever into the transaxle case.
    2. Install the manual valve detent lever shaft into the transaxle case and lever.
      Fig 8: Installing Manual Shaft Retaining Pin
      G04321416Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install a new manual shaft retaining pin.
    Fig 9: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft Retaining Pin
    G04321417Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow the manual shaft retaining pin to contact the transaxle case.
  9. Install a new manual valve detent lever shaft retaining pin.
    1. Verify that the manual valve detent lever shaft rotates without binding.
      Fig 10: Installing Manual Valve Actuator Rod
      G04321418Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the manual valve actuator rod (manual valve link).
    Fig 11: Installing Parking Pawl Assembly
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  11. Install the parking pawl assembly.
    1. Install the parking pawl return spring.
    2. Install the parking pawl.
      Fig 12: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft
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  12. Install the parking pawl shaft.
    Fig 13: Installing Parking Pawl Shaft Retainer And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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  13. Install the parking pawl shaft retainer and bolt.
    Fig 14: Installing Manual Control Lever Shaft Assembly With Torque Specifications
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    NOTE:
    • Lubricate the manual control lever inner shaft prior to installation.
  14. Install the manual control lever shaft assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Verify that the actuating cam rotates freely.
  15. Install the parking pawl ratchet spring.
    Fig 15: Installing Manual Control Lever Outer Assembly And Bolt
    G04321423Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Hand-tighten the manual control lever bolt; it will be torqued after linkage adjustment.
  16. Install the manual control lever outer assembly and bolt.
    Fig 16: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Seal Using Special Tool
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  17. Using the special tool, install a new final drive lube tube seal.
    Fig 17: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Seal
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  18. Install the final drive lube tube into the seal.
    Fig 18: Installing Final Drive Lube Tube Into Case Using Special Tool
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  19. Using the special tool, install the final drive lube tube into the case.