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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6A-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
    G10947935Courtesy of MAZDA
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G10947936Courtesy 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
    G10947937Courtesy of MAZDA
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.

    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
    G10947938Courtesy 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
    G10947939Courtesy of MAZDA
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component and the bracket plate No. 1 to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component, Bracket Plate No. 1 And Bolts
    G10947940Courtesy of MAZDA
  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 No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Bolts
    G10947941Courtesy of MAZDA
  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: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G10947942Courtesy of MAZDA
  10. 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
    G10947943Courtesy 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}
  11. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket component and bracket plate No. 1 installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate No. 1 Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10947944Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 131-153 N.m {14-15 kgf.m, 97-112 ft.lbf}
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 11: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947945Courtesy of MAZDA
  13. Remove the SSTs  .
  14. Install the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Connect the clip shown in the figure to the protector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Clip To Protector
    G10947946Courtesy of MAZDA
  18. Install the bolts and clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 13: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket, Bolt And Clip With Torque Specification
    G10947947Courtesy of MAZDA
  19. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 14: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley To Lock Torque Converter Against
    G10947948Courtesy of MAZDA
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  20. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    Fig 15: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G10947949Courtesy of MAZDA

    Tightening torque 

    • 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
  21. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 16: Identifying Blind Cover
    G10947950Courtesy of MAZDA
  22. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  23. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
  26. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  31. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  32. Install the oil pipe component. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
    Fig 17: Identifying Oil Pipe Component Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947951Courtesy of MAZDA
  33. Connect the oil hose to the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
    Fig 18: Locating Transaxle Oil Hose Clamps
    G10947952Courtesy of MAZDA
  34. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 19: Locating Transaxle Breather Hose
    G10947953Courtesy of MAZDA
  40. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 20: Identifying Selector Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947954Courtesy of MAZDA
  41. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 21: Connecting Selector Cable To Transaxle
    G10947955Courtesy of MAZDA
  42. Install the ground cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 22: Identifying Ground Cable And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947956Courtesy of MAZDA
  43. 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 23: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10947957Courtesy of MAZDA
  44. Install the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  45. Install the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 24: Identifying Water Pipe Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947958Courtesy of MAZDA
  46. Install the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 25: Identifying Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G10947959Courtesy of MAZDA
  47. Install the wiring harness with the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 26: Identifying Wiring Harness And Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10947960Courtesy of MAZDA
  48. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  49. Install the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  50. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  51. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  52. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  53. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
  54. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL] .)
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