Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts.
   1. Battery and battery tray (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC] ).
   2. Air cleaner component (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
   3. Engine cover
   4. Charge air cooler (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
   5. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
   6. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
   7. Front wheel
   8. Splash shield
   9. Undercover
   10. Side cover
   11. Propeller shaft (transfer side) (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
   12. Transfer oil cooler (See TRANSFER OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
   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.
4. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
7. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
   TIME LAG TEST REFERENCE
   
   

   Service item	Test item
   	Line pressure test	Stall test	Time lag test	Time lag test
   ATX replacement	X
   ATX overhaul	X	X	X	X
   Torque converter replacement	X	X
   Oil pump replacement	X
   Control valve body component	X
   Clutch system replacement	X		X	X
   X : Test to be performed after the service work

   Fig 1: Disassembling View Of Automatic Transaxle (1 Of 2) With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
   Fig 2: Disassembling View Of Automatic Transaxle (2 Of 2) With Torque Specifications

   Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.