Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the plug hole plate. (Refer to PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the splash shield. (Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Drain the manual transaxle oil. (Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
1. Remove the air cleaner component. (ex: air cleaner, air hose) (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
2. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (Refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
3. Disconnect the control cable from MTX. (Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] .)
4. Remove the control cable bracket from MTX.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Control Cable Bracket From MTX
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolt And Ground Cable
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove the bracket from the MTX and the exhaust manifold.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bracket From MTX And Exhaust Manifold
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from MTX. (Refer to NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from MTX. (Refer to BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the MTX, and set the wiring harness aside.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Brackets From MTX
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
1. Remove the front tires. (Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the shock absorber. (Refer to BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the shock absorber. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the MTX. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the MTX. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect and/or remove the following parts from the underside of the vehicle.
1. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the clutch pipe still connected and set it out of the way. (Refer to CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Remove the starter. (Refer to STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
3. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the bracket plate and No. 1 engine mount bracket from the MTX.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Bracket Plate And No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket From MTX (JM1)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Bracket Plate And No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket From MTX (3MZ)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the SST using the following procedure.
CAUTION:
- Refer to the SST instruction article for the basic handing procedure.
Fig 7: Installing SST
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST .
2. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
  
  Fig 8: Protecting Bolts Position Using Tape
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
3. To enable to install the SST , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
4. Install the SST using part number 99794 1025 or an M10 X 1.25 , length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 10: Installing SST (Engine Front Side)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  
  Tightening torque
  - 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    
    Fig 11: Installing SST (Engine Rear Side)
    Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    
    Tightening torque
  - 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
5. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
  
  Fig 12: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
  
  Fig 13: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
7. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 14: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
8. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
  
  Fig 15: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
9. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST .
10. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 16: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1	Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
2	No.4 engine mount bracket (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
3	Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side) (See TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL NOTE .)
4	MTX