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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6AX-El]: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the battery tray and PCM component, (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
  5. Remove the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 1: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G09075489Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Water or foreign matter entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be careful not to allow water droplets or foreign matter to get on the connector when disconnecting it.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Transaxle Bracket
    G09075491Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 4: Ground Cable
    G09075492Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Transaxle Selector Cable
    G09075493Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
  11. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  14. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 6: Selector Cable Bracket
    G09075494Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  17. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Blind Cover
    G09759532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 8: Holding Crankshaft Pulley To Prevent Drive Plate Rotation
    G06731232Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
  23. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 9: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G09075527Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Remove the bracket plate. (See 01-10-105 [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
  32. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber, Bracket Plate And Mounting Bolts
    G09075498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 11: Identifying Bracket Plate And Mounting Bolts
    G09075499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket.
    Fig 12: Removing No. 1 Engine Mounting Bracket
    G09075500Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the SST  using the following procedures.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST  .
    2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 13: Installing Front Foot No. 2 To Each Of Left And Right Front Shafts Of SST
      G09075501Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 14: Identifying Protected Positions
      G09759537Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. To enable installation of the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 15: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G09759585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Install the SST  using part number 99794 1025  or an M10-1.25  , length 25 mm {0.98 in}  bolt as shown in the figure.

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

      Fig 16: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber, Bracket Plate And Bolts
      G09759586Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine rear side 

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

      Fig 17: Installing Engine Mount Bracket
      G09759587Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 18: Installing Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G09075506Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 19: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G09759589Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. When assembling the SST  (49 L017 SA0), disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST  .
      Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Hose And Clip
      G09075508Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Install the SST (49 L017 SA0)  to the SST (49 L017 SA0)  as shown in the figure.
      Fig 21: Installing SST Engine Support
      G09075509Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST  (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
    13. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST  .
    14. Apply tension to the chain to secure She engine.
  38. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    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.
    Fig 22: Installing SST With Hook Of SST (49 L017 5A0) Facing Outward
    G09075510Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 23: Transaxle Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    G09759593Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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