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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation (FW6A-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 .)
  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 1: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G09075443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Bracket
    G09075445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 4: Ground Cable
    G09075446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Transaxle Selector Cable
    G09075447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Selector Cable Bracket
    G09075448Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bracket.
  12. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  15. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
    Fig 7: Selector Cable Bracket, Wave Washer And Mounting Bolts
    G09759531Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 8: Identifying Blind Cover
    G09759532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 9: Preventing Drive Plate From Rotating
    G09759533Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
  24. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 10: Locating Torque Converter Nuts Through Starter Installation Hole
    G09075452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Remove the bracket plate No. 1 and No. 1 engine mount bracket component from the transaxle.
    Fig 11: Identifying Transaxle No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Mounting Bolts
    G09075453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. 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 .)
      Fig 12: Installing SST
      G09759536Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 13: Identifying Protect Positions Area
      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.
    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.
      Fig 14: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G09759538Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine front side 

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

      Fig 15: Installing SST Tool
      G09759539Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine rear side 

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

      Fig 16: TSpecial Tool And Mounting Bolt
      G09759540Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 17: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Front Shock Absorber Nuts
      G09075459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 18: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G09759542Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. When assembling the SST  (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST  .
      Fig 19: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Clip
      G09075461Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 L017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 20: Installing SST Engine Support
      G09075462Courtesy 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 the engine.
    34. Fig 21: Installing SST With Hook Of SST Lift Hooks Facing Outward
    G09075463Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. 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: Transaxle Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G09759546Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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