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Automatic Transmission Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the ATF. See DRAINING & REFILLING .
  3. Remove the cross member bracket. (16-inch wheel model) See CROSSMEMBER BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
  4. Remove the rear crossbar. (16-inch wheel model) See REAR CROSSMEMBER .
  5. Remove the exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    WARNING:
    • Improperly jacking a transmission is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and cause serious injury.
  7. Remove in the order indicated in the table. See Fig 1 .
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Add ATF to the specified level. See DRAINING & REFILLING .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.
  11. Inspect the operation of the transmission range switch. See TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH .
  12. Inspect the operation of the selector lever.
  13. Carry out the mechanical system test. See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .
  14. Carry out the road test. See ROAD TEST .
Fig 1: Removing Transmission
G01175418Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.