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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6AX-El]: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clip
    G10937209Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. 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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10937210Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Removing Transaxle Bracket
    G10937211Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G10937212Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Transaxle
    G10937213Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Selector Cable Bracket
    G10937214Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  14. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  17. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Blind Cover
    G10937215Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 8: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G10937216Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 9: Locating Starter Installation Hole Torque Converter Nut
    G10937217Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Remove the bracket plate. (See ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
    Fig 10: Identifying Bracket Plate Bolt
    G10937218Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 11: Removing Bracket
    G10937219Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine Mounting Bracket
    G10937220Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the SST  using the following procedures.
    Fig 13: Installing SST (49 C017 5A0)
    G10937221Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction service information 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. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 14: Identifying Cowl Panel Tape And Bolts
      G10937222Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. To enable installation of the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 15: Identifying Intake Manifold Clip
      G10937223Courtesy 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.
      Fig 16: Installing SST Using Bolt
      G10937224Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}

      Engine rear side

      Fig 17: Removing Vacuum Pump Bolt
      G10937225Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 18: Setting SST Rear Shafts To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10937226Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 19: Setting SST Front Shafts To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10937227Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. When assembling the SST  (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST  .
      Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Hose Clip
      G10937228Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 C017 5A0)  as shown in the figure.
      Fig 21: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G10937229Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST  (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      Fig 22: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G10937230Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST  .
    14. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  38. 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.
Fig 23: Transaxle Components With Torque Specifications
G10937231Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
(See No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note .)
3 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side)
(See No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note .)
4 Transaxle
(See No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note .)
(See Transaxle Mounting Bolt Removal Note .)
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