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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6AX-El]: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.
  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolt
    G10947993Courtesy of MAZDA
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G10947994Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G10947995Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18 ft.lbf}
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber With Installation Bolt
    G10947996Courtesy of MAZDA
  5. Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs  , pass the transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Up Transaxle Using SST
    G10947997Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket With Bolts
    G10947998Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 114-132 N.m {12-13 kgf.m, 85-97 ft.lbf}
  7. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6AX-EL] .)
  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Temporarily install the No. 1 engine mount rubber, deadweight and bracket plate.
    Fig 7: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket, Deadweight And Bracket Plate And Bolts
    G10947999Courtesy of MAZDA
  10. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G10948000Courtesy of MAZDA
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G10948001Courtesy of MAZDA
    No. Tightening torque
    1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf}
    4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber and bracket plate installation bolts.
    Fig 10: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber, Bracket Plate And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10948002Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the SSTs  .
  15. Install the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Connect the clip shown in the figure to the protector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Clip To Protector
    G10948003Courtesy of MAZDA
  19. Install the bolts and clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket, Bolt And Clip With Torque Specification
    G10948004Courtesy of MAZDA
  20. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 13: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley To Lock Torque Converter Against
    G10948005Courtesy of MAZDA
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  21. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    Fig 14: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G10948006Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
  22. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 15: Identifying Blind Cover
    G10948007Courtesy of MAZDA
  23. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  24. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  28. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  32. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  33. Install the oil pipe component. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
    Fig 16: Identifying Oil Pipe Component Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10948008Courtesy of MAZDA
  34. Connect the oil hose to the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
    Fig 17: Locating Transaxle Oil Hose Clamps
    G10948009Courtesy of MAZDA
  35. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  40. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 18: Locating Transaxle Breather Hose
    G10948010Courtesy of MAZDA
  41. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 19: Identifying Selector Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10948011Courtesy of MAZDA
  42. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 20: Connecting Selector Cable To Transaxle
    G10948012Courtesy of MAZDA
  43. Install the ground cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 21: Identifying Ground Cable And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10948013Courtesy of MAZDA
  44. Connect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
    • Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
    Fig 22: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10948014Courtesy of MAZDA
  45. Install the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  46. Install the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 23: Identifying Water Pipe Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10948015Courtesy of MAZDA
  47. Install the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 24: Identifying Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G10948016Courtesy of MAZDA
  48. Install the wiring harness with the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 25: Identifying Wiring Harness And Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10948017Courtesy of MAZDA
  49. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  50. Install the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  51. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  52. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  53. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  54. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  55. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
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