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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Drain the manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  7. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
    1. Remove the air cleaner component (air cleaner, air hose). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the battery component (battery, battery tray and PCM component). (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the control cable from manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the control cable bracket from manual transaxle.
      Fig 1: Removing Control Cable Bracket From Manual Transaxle
      G10986136Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
      Fig 2: Removing Ground Cable Bolt
      G10986137Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Remove the bracket from the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold.
      Fig 3: Removing Bracket From Manual Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold
      G10986138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from manual transaxle. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from manual transaxle. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the manual transaxle, and set the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Brackets From Manual Transaxle
    G10986139Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
    1. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
    2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. 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. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the bracket plate and No. 1 engine mount bracket from the manual transaxle.
    Fig 5: Removing Bracket Plate And Engine Mount Bracket From Manual Transaxle
    G10986140Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the SSTs (49 C017 5A0, 49 UN30 3050)  using the following procedure.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST (49 C017 5A0) instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    Fig 6: Installing Front Foot To SST (49 C017 5A0) Left And Right Front Shafts
    G10986141Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0)  .
    2. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
      Fig 7: Identifying Tape Protected Bolt Positions
      G10986142Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. To enable to install the SST (49 UN30 3050)  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G10986143Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Install the SSTs (49 UN30 3050)  using part number 99794 1025  or an M10 x 1.25  , length 25 mm {0.98 in}  bolt as shown in the figure.
      Fig 9: Installing SST (49 UN30 3050) Using Part Number (99794 1025)
      G10986144Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
      Fig 10: Removing Vacuum Pump Bolt
      G10986145Courtesy 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 (49 C017 5A0)  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 11: Setting SST (49 C017 5A0) Rear Shaft To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10986146Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0)  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 12: Setting SST (49 C017 5A0) Front Shaft To Left And Right Bolts
      G10986147Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. 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 (49 L017 5A0)  .
      Fig 13: Identifying Fuel Hose Clip
      G10986148Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. 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)
      G10986149Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. 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)
      G10986150Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST (49 C017 5A0)  .
    11. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Fig 16: Removing Transaxle Mounting Bolts
G10986151Courtesy 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 Manual transaxle
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