Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the following parts:
1. Battery and battery tray
  (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Air cleaner component
  (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
  
  (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
3. Exhaust manifold insulator
4. Wheels, tires and splash shields
5. Under cover
6. Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil.
NOTE:
- If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the `INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL' and verify that there is no abnormality.
  (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE OVERHAUL .)
Fig 1: Manual Transaxle With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.