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Engine, Transmission Removal/Installation Note

  1. Remove the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying A/C Compressor And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G10951587Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
  3. Remove the A/C compressor with the cooler hose still connected and secure it using wire or rope so that it is out of the way. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • When supporting the engine and transmission, insert rubber of appropriate size (approx. 20 mm {0.79 in} thickness) between the engine lifter and the oil pan, transmission to prevent the deformation of the oil pan and damage of the transmission.
  4. Secure the engine and transmission using a commercially available engine lifter.
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine Lifter And Rubber Thickness
    G10951588Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME REMOVAL [M66M-D] .)
  6. Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0)  from the engine.
  7. Lower the engine lifter and remove the engine, transmission.
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine
    G10951589Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.