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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to 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. (Refer to INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  3. Remove the battery tray and PCM component. (Refer to BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness clip from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Clip From Transaxle
    G10961081Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Remove the splash shield (LH) (Refer to 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 objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Control Valve Body Connector
    G10961082Courtesy of MAZDA
  7. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Removing Bracket From Transaxle
    G10961083Courtesy of MAZDA
  8. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G10961084Courtesy of MAZDA
  9. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Transaxle
    G10961085Courtesy of MAZDA
  10. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Selector Cable Bracket
    G10961086Courtesy of MAZDA
  11. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Bracket
    G10961087Courtesy of MAZDA
  12. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G10961088Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Remove the joint cover. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the front tires. (Refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  16. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Disconnect the wiring harness from the front crossmember. (Vehicle with i-ELOOP)
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Wiring Harness From Front Crossmember
    G10961089Courtesy of MAZDA
  18. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (Refer to FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Drain the ATF. (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  20. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (Refer to OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Remove the starter. (Refer to STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  23. Remove the blind cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Blind Cover
    G10961090Courtesy of MAZDA
  24. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    Fig 11: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G10961091Courtesy of MAZDA
  25. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 12: Removing Torque Converter Nuts From Starter Installation Hole
    G10961092Courtesy of MAZDA
  26. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (Refer to BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (Refer to FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (Refer to FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (Refer to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (Refer to FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the bracket plate and No. 1 engine mount bracket from the transaxle.
    Fig 13: Removing Bracket Plate And No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket From Transaxle (JM1)
    G10961093Courtesy of MAZDA
    Fig 14: Removing Bracket Plate And No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket From Transaxle (3MZ)
    G10961094Courtesy of MAZDA
  35. Install the SST  using the following procedures.
    Fig 15: Installing SST
    G10961095Courtesy of MAZDA
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction article 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. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      Fig 16: Protecting Bolts Position Using Tape
      G10961096Courtesy of MAZDA
    3. To enable to install the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 17: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G10961097Courtesy of MAZDA
    4. 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 18: Installing SST (Engine Front Side)
      G10961098Courtesy of MAZDA

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N. {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
        Fig 19: Installing SST (Engine Rear Side)
        G10961099Courtesy of MAZDA

        Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N. {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 20: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10961100Courtesy of MAZDA
    6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 21: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G10961101Courtesy of MAZDA
    7. Install the SST  (49 L017 5A0) to the SST  (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      Fig 22: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G10961102Courtesy of MAZDA
    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 23: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G10961103Courtesy of MAZDA
    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.
  36. Remove in the order shown in the table.
    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 24: Transaxle Components With Torque Specification
    G10961104Courtesy of MAZDA
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
    2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    3 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side)
    (See Transaxle mounting bolt removal note .)
    4 Transaxle
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    (See Transaxle mounting bolt removal note .)
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