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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Drain the manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  7. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  8. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
    1. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      • Air cleaner cover
      • Air cleaner element
      • Fresh-air duct
      • Air cleaner case
      • Air hose
      • Resonance chamber
    2. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
    3. Remove the PCM component. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
    5. Disconnect the control cable from the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Remove the control cable bracket from the manual transaxle.
      Fig 1: Control Cable Bracket From Manual Transaxle
      G09785976Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Remove the bolt shown in the figure below, and set the ground cable aside.
      Fig 2: Bolt And Ground Cable
      G12231470Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Remove the bracket from the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold.
      Fig 3: Bracket From Manual Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold
      G12231471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from the manual transaxle. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from the manual transaxle. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Remove the lower radiator hose component. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Remove the bolts and set the wiring harness and wiring harness brackets in a place which does not interfere with servicing.
      Fig 4: Wiring Harness Brackets And Bolts
      G12231472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
    1. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the front shock absorber. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL .)
    6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts from the underside of the vehicle.
    1. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the clutch pipe still connected and set it out of the way. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket from the manual transaxle.
      Fig 5: Locating No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket From Manual Transaxle
      G11429315Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the SST using the following procedure:
    CAUTION:
    Fig 6: SST
    G09075341Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST.
    2. Protect the positions shown in the figure below using tape.
      Fig 7: Protecting Bolts Position Using Tape
      G12231475Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. To enable to install the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure below and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 8: Locating Intake Manifold Clip
      G09075343Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Install the SST using a bolt with part number 997941025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt, and a washer as shown in the figure below.

      Engine front side 

      Fig 9: SST Using Bolt (Engine Front Side)
      G11429319Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}

      Engine rear side 

      Fig 10: SST Using Bolt (Engine Rear Side)
      G09759408Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}

    5. As shown in the figure below, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 11: SST To Left And Right Rear Shock Absorber Nuts
      G09785986Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. As shown in the figure below, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 12: Setting Front Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Bolts
      G12231480Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. To prevent interference of the SST with the hose when assembling the SST (49 L017 SAO), disconnect the hose clip from the bracket shown in the figure below and set the fuel hose and vacuum hose aside.
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Hose Clip From Bracket
      G12231481Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. Install the SST (49 L017 SAO) to the SST (49 C017 SAO) as shown in the figure below.
      Fig 14: SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G09785989Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST (49 L017 SAO) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 SAO) facing outward.
      Fig 15: SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G09785990Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
    11. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  14. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Fig 16: Manual Transaxle Components Location
G12231484Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
(See No. 4 Engine mount bracket removal note .)
3 Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
(See Transaxle mounting bolt removal note .)
4 Manual transaxle
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