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Transaxle - Disassembly: Disassembly

NOTE:
  • Clean the transaxle assembly to prevent the entry of dirt when reassembling.
  1. Inspect transaxle during disassembly.
    Fig 1: Torque Converter Holding Tool
    G04321142Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Torque Converter Using Special Tool
    G04321201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not tilt the torque converter when removing it. This can damage the torque converter hub.
    NOTE:
    • The torque converter is filled with fluid. Position it on a table so that fluid will drain out of the torque converter into a drain pan.
  3. Using the special tool, remove the torque converter.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt And TSS Sensor
    G04321202Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the TSS sensor.
      Fig 4: Removing TSS And OSS Sensor O-Ring Seals
      G04321203Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove and discard the TSS and OSS sensor O-ring seals.
    Fig 5: Removing TR Sensor From Manual Valve Detent Lever Shaft
    G04321204Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the TR sensor from the manual valve detent lever shaft.
      Fig 6: Securing Transaxle To Bench Using Special Tool
      G04321205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the special tool, secure the transaxle to the bench.
    Fig 7: Removing Drain Plug
    G04321206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Position the drain pan under the transaxle, remove the drain plug, and drain the transaxle fluid.
    Fig 8: Removing Pump Assembly Driveshaft
    G04321207Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the pump assembly driveshaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Torque Converter Impeller Hub Seal Using Special Tool
    G04321208Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using the special tools, remove and discard the torque converter impeller hub seal.
    Fig 10: Removing LH Differential Seal Using Special Tool
    G04321209Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using the special tools, remove the LH differential seal.
    Fig 11: Removing RH Differential Seal Using Special Tool
    G04321210Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Using the special tools, remove the RH differential seal.
    Fig 12: Removing Transaxle Fluid Filler Tube Bolt
    G04321211Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube bolt.
    Fig 13: Removing Transaxle Fluid Filler Tube
    G04321212Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the transaxle fluid filler tube.
    Fig 14: Removing Transaxle Filler Tube Grommet
    G04321213Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove and discard the transaxle filler tube grommet.
    Fig 15: Removing Main Control Cover Bolts And Cover
    G04321214Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the main control cover bolts, and cover.
    Fig 16: Removing Gasket
    G04321215Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the gasket.
  18. Inspect the fitting of the main control cover vent tube for blockage.
    Fig 17: Removing Main Control Valve Body Bolts
    G04321216Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the main control valve body bolts.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Manual Valve Link From Manual Valve
    G04321217Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the manual valve link from the manual valve when lifting the main control valve body from the case.
    Fig 19: Removing Solenoid Body Electrical Connector
    G04321218Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not pull on solenoid body electrical connector wires, or use a hammer on the electrical connector.
  21. Remove the solenoid body electrical connector.
    • Release the retaining tabs and push the connector through the transaxle case.
      Fig 20: Supporting Manual Valve
      G04321219Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Support the manual valve and remove the main control.
    Fig 21: Removing Thermostatic Fluid Level Control Valve Bracket
    G04321220Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve bracket.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the bracket.
      Fig 22: Removing Thermostatic Fluid Level Control Valve
      G04321221Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the thermostatic fluid level control valve.
    WARNING:
    • The servo and servo cover are under high spring force. Use caution when removing servo cover. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use a screwdriver to remove the retaining ring or damage to the case can occur. Use only snap ring pliers to remove the retaining ring.
    Fig 23: Compressing Servo Assembly By Tightening Bolt
    G04321222Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Using the special tool, remove the servo assembly.
    1. Install the special tool.
    2. Compress the servo assembly by tightening the bolt.
    3. Remove the retaining ring.
  26. Remove the servo cover assembly.
  27. Remove the intermediate and overdrive servo piston and return spring.
    Fig 24: Inspecting Intermediate And Overdrive Servo Assembly
    G04321223Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If the bonded seal is damaged, install a new servo assembly.
  28. Inspect the intermediate and overdrive servo assembly and bore for damage or wear.
    1. Servo cover with bonded seal.
    2. Cushion spring.
    3. Servo apply rod.
    4. Servo return spring.
    5. Case servo bore.
      Fig 25: Removing Transaxle With Torque Converter Housing Bolts
      G04321224Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • Position the transaxle with the torque converter housing facing upward.
  29. Remove the 20 bolts.
    Fig 26: Removing Torque Converter Housing From Transaxle Case
    G04321225Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Place the torque converter housing on the engine flange side after removal to prevent damage to the lube tube.
  30. Separate the torque converter housing from the transaxle case.
    • Remove and discard the transaxle split flange gasket.
      Fig 27: Removing Differential Bearing And Shim
      G04321226Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the differential bearing and shim.
    1. Remove the No. 15 differential bearing.
    2. Remove the No. 14 differential bearing shim.
      Fig 28: Removing Drive Carrier And Differential Assembly
      G04321227Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • The all wheel drive differential is shown. The front wheel drive differential may or may not have splines.
  32. Remove the final drive carrier and differential assembly.
    Fig 29: Removing Driven Sprocket Thrust Bearing
    G04321228Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the No. 13 driven sprocket thrust bearing.
    Fig 30: Removing Chain Pan Cover
    G04321229Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Unclip and remove the chain pan cover.
    Fig 31: Removing Driven Sprocket Thrust Washer
    G04321230Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The driven sprocket thrust washer may adhere to the converter housing.
  35. Remove the No. 10 driven sprocket thrust washer from the reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly.
    Fig 32: Removing Chain Drive And Driven Sprocket Assembly
    G04321231Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the chain drive, reverse/overdrive ring gear, and driven sprocket assembly.
    Fig 33: Removing Drive Chain Assembly From Driven Sprocket Assembly
    G04321232Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Separate the drive chain assembly from the driven sprocket assembly and reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly.
    Fig 34: Removing Chain Pan From Transaxle Case
    G04321233Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Inspect the magnet located on the chain pan for excessive metal particles.
  38. Remove the chain pan (with the magnet retained) from the transaxle case.
    Fig 35: Installing Special Tools
    G04321234Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 36: Removing Fluid Filter Recirculating Regulator Exhaust Seal Using Special Tool
    G04321235Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Using the special tools, remove and discard fluid filter recirculating regulator exhaust seal.
    Fig 37: Removing Fluid Filter And Seal Assembly
    G04321236Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Remove the fluid filter and seal assembly.
    1. Discard the fluid filter.
    2. Discard the fluid filter seal.
      Fig 38: Removing Driven Sprocket Bearing
      G04321237Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Remove the No. 12 driven sprocket bearing.
    Fig 39: Removing Driven Sprocket Shim
    G04321238Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Remove the No. 11 driven sprocket shim (selective fit).
    Fig 40: Disconnecting Parking Lever Actuating Rod From Parking Cam Actuator Lever Assembly
    G04321239Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. Disconnect the parking lever actuating rod from the parking cam actuator lever assembly.
    Fig 41: Removing Parking Lever Actuation Rod
    G04321240Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Disconnect the parking lever actuation rod from the manual valve detent lever, and remove the parking lever actuation rod.
    Fig 42: Removing Reverse/Overdrive Ring Gear Thrust Bearing
    G04321241Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The thrust bearing may adhere to the reverse/overdrive sprocket.
  46. Remove the No. 9 reverse/overdrive ring gear thrust bearing.
    Fig 43: Removing Reverse/Overdrive Carrier Assembly With Thrust Bearing
    G04321242Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The thrust bearing is part of the reverse/overdrive carrier assembly.
  47. Remove the reverse/overdrive carrier assembly with captured No. 8 thrust bearing.
    Fig 44: Removing Reverse/Overdrive Sun Gear And Shell Assembly
    G04321243Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Remove the reverse/overdrive sun gear and shell assembly.
    Fig 45: Removing Reverse/Overdrive Sun Gear And Shell Thrust Bearing
    G04321244Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The thrust bearing may adhere to the reverse/overdrive sun gear and shell.
  49. Remove the reverse/overdrive sun gear and No. 7 shell thrust bearing.
    Fig 46: Removing Low/Intermediate Ring Gear Assembly
    G04321245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  50. Remove the low/intermediate ring gear assembly.
    Fig 47: Removing Low/Intermediate Bearing
    G04321246Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The low/intermediate carrier thrust bearing may adhere to the low/intermediate ring gear.
  51. Remove the No. 6 low/intermediate carrier thrust bearing.
    Fig 48: Removing Low/Intermediate Carrier Assembly
    G04321247Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  52. Remove the low/intermediate carrier assembly.
    Fig 49: Removing Low/Intermediate Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
    G04321248Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  53. Remove the No. 5 low/intermediate sun gear thrust bearing and tag for installation.
    Fig 50: Removing Forward One-Way Clutch And Low/Intermediate Sun Gear
    G04321249Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  54. Remove the forward one-way clutch and low/intermediate sun gear.
    Fig 51: Removing Turbine Shaft Thrust Bearing
    G04321250Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The turbine shaft thrust bearing may adhere to the forward one-way clutch and low/intermediate sun gear.
  55. Remove the No. 4 turbine shaft thrust bearing.
    Fig 52: Removing Turbine Shaft Assembly
    G04321251Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  56. Remove the turbine shaft assembly.
    Fig 53: Removing Forward/Coast/Direct Cylinder Assembly And Reverse Clutch Drum Assembly
    G04321252Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  57. Remove the forward/coast/direct cylinder assembly and reverse clutch drum assembly from the transaxle.
    Fig 54: Removing Pump Support Thrust Bearing
    G04321253Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The pump support thrust bearing assembly may adhere to the reverse clutch drum assembly.
  58. Remove the No. 1 pump support thrust bearing and tag for installation.
    Fig 55: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Retaining Ring
    G04321254Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  59. Remove the low one-way clutch retaining ring.
    Fig 56: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Thrust Plate
    G04321255Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  60. Remove the low one-way clutch thrust plate.
    Fig 57: Removing Low One-Way Clutch Assembly
    G04321256Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The low one-way clutch assembly should be removed as an assembly.
  61. Remove the low one-way clutch assembly.
    Fig 58: Removing Eight-Wave Low/Reverse Clutch Wave Spring
    G04321257Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Early production vehicles may not have a wave spring.
  62. If equipped, remove the thin, eight-wave low/reverse clutch wave spring.
    Fig 59: Removing Friction Plates
    G04321258Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  63. Remove the low/reverse clutch plates.
    1. Inspect the friction plates for partially stripped, broken or bent spline teeth, burnt, worn or flaked-off friction material, and warped or bent friction discs.
    2. Inspect the steel plates for heat discoloration or warpage.
      Fig 60: Removing Ten-Wave Low/Reverse Clutch Wave Spring
      G04321259Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  64. Remove the thick, ten-wave low/reverse clutch wave spring.
    Fig 61: Removing Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring
    G04321260Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  65. Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring retaining ring.
    Fig 62: Removing Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring Assembly
    G04321261Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  66. Remove the low/reverse clutch return spring assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Rotate the low/reverse clutch piston while pulling upward.
    67. Fig 63: Removing Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
    G04321262Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  67. Remove the low/reverse clutch piston.
    Fig 64: Removing Pump Assembly Bolts
    G04321263Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Position the transaxle so the pump assembly is facing upward.
  68. Remove the pump assembly bolts.
    Fig 65: Removing Pump Assembly Using Special Tool
    G04321264Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  69. Using the special tools, remove the pump assembly.
    1. Install the special tool.
    2. Assemble the special tools.
    3. Using the special tools, remove the pump assembly.
      Fig 66: Removing Intermediate And Overdrive Band Assembly From Case
      G04321265Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  70. Remove the intermediate and overdrive band assembly from the case.
    • Inspect the intermediate and overdrive band assembly for damage and wear.
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