On/Off Solenoid Removal/Installation
WARNING:
- A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool.
- Always wear protective eye wear when using the air compressor. If the air compressor is used, any particles of dirt or sludge could spatter and get into the eyes.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
- Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the oil pan.NOTE:
- Always use new oil pan installation bolts when re-installing the oil pan because the oil pan installation bolts cannot be reused.
- Disconnect the ON/OFF solenoid connector.NOTE:
- Disconnect the ON/OFF solenoid connector by pressing the connector tab with your fingers.
- Remove the ON/OFF solenoid.
- Install the ON/OFF solenoid.
Tightening torque
9-10 N.m {92-101 kgf.cm, 80-88 in.lbf}
- Connect the ON/OFF solenoid connector.
- Apply a light coat of silicone sealant (TB1217E or equivalent) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
Courtesy of MAZDA
CAUTION:- Clean any remaining silicone sealant on the contact surface of the transaxle case and oil pan, and degrease the sealant area. Otherwise, oil could leak.
- Install the oil pan with new bolts before the applied sealant starts to harden.
Tightening torque
8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
- Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Perform the "Mechanical System Test".
(See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
- Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)