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Transmission Removal/Installation: Installation

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  1. Remove the ground.
    Fig 1: Identifying Ground And Bolt
    G11279135Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Set the SST (49 E017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Lowering Rear Side Of Engine Using SST (49 E017 5A0)
    G11279538Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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.
    WARNING:
    • Verify that the transmission is securely supported by a transmission jack. If the transmission falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.
  4. Set the transmission on a jack and lift into place.
    Fig 3: Setting Transmission On Jack
    G11279539Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the transmission to the engine, and tighten the transmission mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mounting Bolts
    G11279535Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}

  6. Install the wiring harness to the transmission.
    Fig 5: Identifying Back-Up Light Switch Connector, Neutral Switch Connector, Clips, Wiring Harness And Bolt
    G11279541Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the neutral switch connector. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Connect the back-up light switch connector. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Install the vehicle's underside parts.
    1. Install the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION ).
    2. Remove the tunnel member temporarily.
      Fig 6: Identifying Tunnel Member Bolts
      G11279530Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Install the clutch release cylinder to the transmission. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Install the exhaust manifold. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Install the catalytic converter (TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    8. Install the tunnel member.
      Fig 7: Identifying Tunnel Member Bolts With Torque Specification
      G11279543Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the member bracket. (With member bracket)
      Fig 8: Identifying Member Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
      G11279544Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Install the front crossmember under cover. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  10. Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0).
  11. Install the ground.
    Fig 9: Identifying Ground And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G11279545Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the parts on the cabin side.
    NOTE:
    • If the transmission is disassembled/inspected, always add the specified oil.
    1. Add the specified oil to the shift control case.
      Fig 10: Adding Specified Oil To Shift Control Case
      G11279546Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Specified shift control case oil Shift control case oil amount (reference)
      Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS *1 270-310 ml {270-310 cc, 16.5-18.9 in 3}

      *1:Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is superior oil for optimum shift -feel. Using Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS is recommended. If Mazda Original Long Life Gear Oil IS cannot be obtained, use standard oil (API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-90)). However, shifting in very low temperatures may become difficult.

    2. Apply grease to the positions of the shift lever component shown in the figure.
      Fig 11: Applying Grease To Positions Of Shift Lever Component
      G11279547Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install the shift lever component.
      Fig 12: Identifying Shift Lever Component And Bolt With Torque Specification
      G11279548Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Install the insulator, change insulator components (outer/inner).
      Fig 13: Identifying Insulator, Change Insulator Components (Outer/Inner) And Nut With Torque Specification
      G11279549Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Install the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Install the parking brake lever boot panel. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Install the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    8. Install the shift panel component. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    9. Install the shift lever knob.
    Fig 14: Installing Shift Lever Knob
    G11279550Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. If the transmission is disassembled/inspected, add transmission oil. (See TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT ).
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  15. If the manual transaxle is overhauled, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION". (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION ).
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