Transmission Removal/Installation: Installation

Remove the ground.

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Set the SST (49 E017 5A0) as shown in the figure.

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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.
Set the transmission on a jack and lift into place.

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Install the transmission to the engine, and tighten the transmission mounting bolts.

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Tightening torque

38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
Install the wiring harness to the transmission.

Fig 1: Wiring Harness, Clips And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Connect the neutral switch connector. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the back-up light switch connector. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Install the vehicle's underside parts.

Install the power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION .)

Remove the tunnel member temporarily.

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Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the clutch release cylinder to the transmission. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the exhaust manifold. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the catalytic converter (TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the tunnel member.

Fig 2: Tunnel Member Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the member bracket. (With member bracket)

Fig 3: Member Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the front crossmember under cover. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0).
Install the ground.

Fig 4: Ground Bolt With Torque Specification
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Install the parts on the cabin side.

NOTE:

If the transmission is disassembled/inspected, always add the specified oil.

Add the specified oil to the shift control case.

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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 }

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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.

Apply grease to the positions of the shift lever component shown in the figure.

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Install the shift lever component.

Fig 5: Shift Lever Component Bolt With Torque Specification
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Install the insulator, change insulator components (outer/inner).

Fig 6: Insulator, Shift Insulator Components (Outer/Inner) And Nuts With Torque Specification
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Install the rear console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the parking brake lever boot panel. (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the upper panel. (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the shift panel component. (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the shift lever knob.

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If the transmission is disassembled/inspected, add transmission oil. (See TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT .)
Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
If the manual transmission is overhauled, perform the "INSPECTION AFTER TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION". (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION .)