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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  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 [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
  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 1: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G09075443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Removing Bracket From Transaxle
    G09075445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 4: Identifying Ground Cable
    G09786117Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Identifying Selector Cable
    G09075447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Selector Cable Bracket
    G09783173Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 7: Identifying Bracket And Wave Washer
    G09786120Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
  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 GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 8: Identifying Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G09786121Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  19. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 9: Identifying Blind Cover
    G09075450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 10: Holding Crankshaft Pulley To Drive Plate
    G09075451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
  25. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 11: Locating Starter Installation Hole
    G09075452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the bracket plate No. 1 and No. 1 engine mount bracket component from the transaxle.
    Fig 12: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate (No. 1)
    G09786125Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Install the SST  using the following procedures.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST. 
      Fig 13: Installing SST On Left And Right Front Shaft
      G09786126Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 14: Applying Tape On Automatic Transaxle Bolts
      G09786127Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. To enable installation of the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
    4. 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 15: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G09786128Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine front side 

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

      Fig 16: Installing SST On Engine Front Side
      G09786129Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine rear side 

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

      Fig 17: Installing SST On Engine Rear Side
      G09786130Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 18: Installing Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G09786131Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 19: Installing Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G09786132Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. 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 And Clips
      G09786133Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 21: Installing SST (49 L017 5AO) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G09786134Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST  (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
    10. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST. 
    11. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
      Fig 22: Installing SST (49 L017 5AO) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G09786135Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. 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: Automatic Transaxle Nuts And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G09786136Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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