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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6AX-El]: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the wiring harness with the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Wiring Harness And Bolts
    G10947964Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component And Nuts
    G10947965Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Remove the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying EGR Pipe Bracket And Bolts
    G10947966Courtesy of MAZDA
  7. Remove the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. 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 4: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10947967Courtesy of MAZDA
  9. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 5: Locating Ground Cable
    G10947968Courtesy of MAZDA
  10. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Transaxle
    G10947969Courtesy of MAZDA
  11. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 7: Identifying Selector Cable Bracket
    G10947970Courtesy of MAZDA
  12. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    Fig 8: Locating Breather Hose
    G10947971Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  19. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  20. Disconnect the oil hose from the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
    Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Oil Hose Clamps
    G10947972Courtesy of MAZDA
  21. Remove the bolts shown in the figure and set the oil pipe component in a place which does not interfere with the servicing. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
    Fig 10: Identifying Oil Pipe Component Bolts
    G10947973Courtesy of MAZDA
  22. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  23. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  24. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  25. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 11: Identifying Blind Cover
    G10947974Courtesy of MAZDA
  26. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 12: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G10947975Courtesy of MAZDA
  27. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    Fig 13: Locating Torque Converter Nut
    G10947976Courtesy of MAZDA
  28. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .)
  33. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Remove the bracket plate and deadweight. (See ENGINE MOUNT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
    Fig 14: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber, Deadweight, Bracket Plate And Bolts
    G10947977Courtesy of MAZDA
  37. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6AX-EL] .)
  39. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 15: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mounting Bracket With Bolts
    G10947978Courtesy of MAZDA
  40. Install the SST  using the following procedures.
    Fig 16: Identifying SST Installation Position
    G10947979Courtesy of MAZDA
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    NOTE:
    • Paint so that the outline of the nut is framed on the bracket side.
    1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 17: Identifying Windshield, Rag, Bolts And Taps
      G10947980Courtesy of MAZDA
    5. To enable installation of the SST  , remove the bolts and clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness bracket aside.
      Fig 18: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket, Bolt And Clip
      G10947981Courtesy of MAZDA
    6. To enable installation of the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure from the protector and set the vacuum hose and the fuel hose aside.
      Fig 19: Disconnecting Clip From Protector
      G10947982Courtesy of MAZDA
    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 20: Installing SST On Intake Manifold - Engine Front Side
      G10947983Courtesy of MAZDA

      Engine front side

      Tightening torque 

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

        Engine rear side

        Fig 21: Installing SST On Intake Manifold - Engine Rear Side
        G10947984Courtesy of MAZDA

      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 22: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10947985Courtesy of MAZDA
    9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 23: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G10947986Courtesy of MAZDA
    10. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 C017 5A0)  as shown in the figure.
      Fig 24: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G10947987Courtesy of MAZDA
    11. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 UN30 3050)  with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      Fig 25: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050) With Hook Of SST (49 L017 5A0) Facing Outward
      G10947988Courtesy of MAZDA
    12. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST  .
    13. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  41. 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 26: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber, Transaxle And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947989Courtesy of MAZDA
    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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