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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [EW6AX-El]: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  4. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  5. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and water hose component clip from the transaxle.
    G13150457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
    G13150458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    G13150459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
  8. Remove the brackets from the transaxle.
    G13150460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the ground cable.
    G13150461Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the clip and selector cable from the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    G13150462Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    G13150514Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 .)
  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 2.0] .)
  19. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  20. For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (Without coolant control valve) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. For SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (With coolant control valve) vehicles, perform the following procedure.
    1. Remove the oil cooler and water hose component as a single unit. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the water hose component. (Automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the lower radiator hose component. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .) (See COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  22. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  23. Remove the blind cover.
    G13150465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent torque converter from rotating.
    G09075451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the torque converter installation nuts from the starter installation hole.
    G13150467Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .)
  31. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  34. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  37. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [EW6AX-EL] .)
  38. Loosen the bolt shown in the figure.
    G13150518Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Remove the bracket.
    G13150519Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket component from the transaxle.
    G13150520Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Install the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050, 49 L017 5A0) using the following procedures.
    G09786126Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST (49 C017 5A0) 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 (49 C017 5A0).
    2. To enable to install the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      G13150470Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install the SST (49 UN30 3050) to the position shown in the figure using the following bolt.
      G13150523Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Bolt 

      Part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in}

      Tightening torque 

      38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}

    4. Install the SST (49 UN30 3050) to the position shown in the figure using the following bolt.
      G13150472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Bolt 

      Part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in}

      Tightening torque 

      38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}

    5. Set the rear shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0) on the left/right front shock absorber nuts (top) as shown in the figure.
      G13150473Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Set the front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0) on the bent up part of the frame as shown in the figure.
      G13150474Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. To prevent interference of the SST with the hose when assembling the SST (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the hose clip from the bracket shown in the figure and set the fuel hose and vacuum hose aside.
      G13150527Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the No. 1 brake fluid reserve tank aside.
      G13150476Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      G13150477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      G13150478Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST (49 C017 5A0).
    12. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  42. Remove in the order shown in the table.
    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.
G13150531Courtesy 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 Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side) removal note .)
4 Transaxle
(See No. 4 engine mount bracket removal note .)
(See Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side) removal note .)
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