Automatic 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 battery duct and battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts.
1. Battery, battery tray and battery box.
2. Air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .) (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
3. Exhaust manifold insulator.
4. Front tires and splash shield.
5. Under cover.
Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
WARNING:
- Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
- To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Perform the following test. (See Mechanical System Test Preparation .) (See ROAD TEST .)

Fig 1: System Test Table
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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Automatic Transaxle With Torque Specifications

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