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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.
  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolts And Drive Plate Bolt Holes
    G09783194Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G09783195Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.

    Tightening torque 

    15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18 ft.lbf}

    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Nuts
    G09783196Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Rubber
    G09783197Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs, pass the transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket, Stud Bolt And Nut
    G09783198Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and the bracket plate to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and the exhaust manifold and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • When installing bolt B, be careful that the wave washer does not get caught in the bracket.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate (No. 1)
    G09783199Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening procedure 

    1. Tighten the bolt A. 

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

    2. Tighten the bolt B. 

      8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf} 

    3. Tighten the bolt C. 

      5-10 N.m {51-101 kgf.cm, 45-88 in.lbf} 

    4. Loosen the bolt B 90°-180° 
  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 7: Identifying Transaxle Bracket And Exhaust Manifold Bolts
    G09783200Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G09783201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Proper And Improper Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Bracket And Nuts
    G09783202Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    No. Tightening torque
    1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf}
    4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}
    Fig 10: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Nuts And Bolts
    G09783203Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 

    84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}

  13. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0)  .
    Fig 11: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Plate Bolts
    G09783204Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 12: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G09783205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley To Lock Torque Converter
    G09783206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.

    Tightening torque 

    41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}

    Fig 14: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nuts
    G09783207Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the blind cover.
  18. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 15: Identifying Blind Cover
    G09783208Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  30. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Identifying Breather Hose To Transaxle
    G09783209Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the selector cable bracket.
  34. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
    Fig 17: Selector Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G09783210Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 18: Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G09783211Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
  37. Connect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
    • Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
    Fig 19: Transaxle Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G09783212Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 20: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G09783213Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the wiring harness from the transaxle.
  40. Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  41. Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  43. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  44. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
    Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G09783214Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  46. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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