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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

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WARNING:
  • Install the manual transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the manual transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.
  1. Set the manual transaxle on a jack and lift into place.
    Fig 1: Setting Manual Transaxle On Jack
    G10986156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the manual transaxle to the engine, and tighten the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G10986157Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the manual transaxle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Manual Transaxle Stud Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G10986158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the manual transaxle because they may have loosened.
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Mount Bracket To Engine Mount Rubber
    G10986159Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull up the manual transaxle using the SST (49 C017 5A0)  , pass the manual transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Up Manual Transaxle Using SST (49 C017 5A0)
    G10986160Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate to the manual transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate To Manual Transaxle
    G10986161Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G10986162Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Identifying Good And Bad Alignment Marks On Nuts
    G10986163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts Tightening Sequence
    G10986164Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION NUTS TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

    No. Tightening torque
    1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 68-85 ft.lbf}
    4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgn.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}
  11. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10986165Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}
  12. Remove the SSTs (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050)  .
  13. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
  14. Fig 11: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10986166Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect and/or Install the following parts to the underside of the vehicle.
    1. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Install the clutch release cylinder to the manual transaxle. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Connect and/or Install the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
    1. Connect the drive shaft (RH) to the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Connect the drive shaft (LH) to the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Connect the stabilizer control links to the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Connect the ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Connect the clip securing the brake hose to the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
  17. Connect and/or install the following parts in the engine compartment.
    1. Install the fuel hose to the clip shown in the figure.
      Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Hose And Clip
      G10986167Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
      Fig 13: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G10986168Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install the lower radiator hose clip and bracket to the manual transaxle.
      Fig 14: Installing Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Bracket To Manual Transaxle
      G10986169Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Connect the back-up light switch connector. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Connect the neutral switch connector. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Install the bracket to the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold using the following procedure:
      Fig 15: Installing Bracket To Manual Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold
      G10986170Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      1. Tighten the bolt A.

        Tightening torque 

        • 19-25 N.m {2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 15-18 ft.lbf}
      2. ii. Temporarily tighten the bolt B and C.
      3. iii. Tighten the bolt B.

        Tightening torque 

        • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
      4. iv. Tighten the bolt C.

        Tightening torque 

        • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    7. Connect the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
      Fig 16: Identifying Ground Cable Bolt With Torque Specifications
      G10986171Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Install the control cable bracket to the manual transaxle.
      Fig 17: Installing Control Cable Bracket To Manual Transaxle
      G10986172Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Connect the control cable to the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Install the battery component (battery, battery tray and PCM component). (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Install the air cleaner component (air cleaner, air hose). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Add the specified amount of specified manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  21. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  23. Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. If the manual transaxle is overhauled, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL". (See INSPECTION AFTER MANUAL TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL .)