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Automatic Transmission Removal/Installation: Installation

  1. Install the bracket.
    Fig 1: Installing Bracket
    G10952860Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the connector and the wiring harness clips, and install the short cord.
    Fig 2: Connecting Connector And Wiring Harness Clips
    G10952861Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Rotate the solenoid valve connector lever until a click is heard.
    Fig 3: Rotating Solenoid Valve Connector Lever
    G10952862Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the control rod to the transmission. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Install the insulator using the following procedures.
    1. Temporarily tighten bolt B.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bolt B
      G10952863Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Install the insulator and temporarily tighten bolts A and C in the order of A and C.
      Fig 5: Identifying Insulator Bolts
      G10952864Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Completely tighten bolts A, B, and C in the order of A, B, C.

      Tightening torque 

      • 19-25 N.m {2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 15-18 ft.lbf}
  5. Disconnect the ground cable.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Ground Cable
    G10952865Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Set the SST (49 E017 5A0)  as shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Setting SST (49 E017 5A0)
    G10952866Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the SST (49 E017 5A0)  , lower the rear side of the engine while being careful not to allow parts on the back of the engine to contact the vehicle body.
  8. Support the transmission on a jack.
    Fig 8: Supporting Transmission On Jack
    G10952867Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Install the transmission carefully, holding it steady. If the transmission falls it could be damaged or cause injury.
  9. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 9: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolts
    G10952868Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the transmission mounting bolts.
    Fig 10: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolts
    G10952869Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
  11. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Install the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION [M66M-D] .)
  13. Remove the tunnel member temporarily.
    Fig 11: Removing Tunnel Member
    G10952870Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent torque converter from rotating.
    Fig 12: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G10952871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.
    Fig 13: Identifying Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G10952872Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque 

    • 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
  16. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 14: Installing Blind Cover
    G10952873Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Verify that the tabs on the backside of the blind cover are assembled to the end plate as shown in the figure and the clip is attached securely.
    Fig 15: Identifying Tabs On Blind Cover Backside To End Plate
    G10952874Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  18. Connect the connector clip.
    Fig 16: Connecting Connector Clip
    G10952875Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  20. Connect the HO2S connector. (See HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HO2S) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  21. Install the tunnel member.
    Fig 17: Installing Tunnel Member
    G10952876Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the control rod from the selector lever component. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the front crossmember under cover. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0)  .
  25. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 18: Installing Ground Cable
    G10952877Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Connect the oil hose.
    Fig 19: Connecting Oil Hose
    G10952878Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Connect the connector and the wiring harness clip.
    Fig 20: Connecting Connector And Wiring Harness Clip
    G10952879Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the front console component. (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front console panel. (See FRONT CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the parking brake lever boot panel. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the shift panel component. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Install the selector lever knob. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  36. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  37. Inspect selector lever operation. (See SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION .)
  38. Inspect for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.
  39. Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  40. Perform the road test. (See ROAD TEST .)
  41. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transmission replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING PROCEDURE .)
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