On-Vehicle Installation

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.

CAUTION:

Be sure to align the parking rod and the manual valve.

Fig 1: Aligning Parking Rod And Manual Valve

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Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Accumulator Spring Specification Table
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Fig 3: Installing Accumulator
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Install the control valve body component.

Fig 4: Locating Control Valve Body Bolts
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1. Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lbf}
1. Bolt length (measured from below the head) Mark B: 40 mm {1.575 in} No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}
Install the oil strainer.
Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connectors and GND, and install the TFT sensor.

Fig 5: Solenoid Harness Color Specification Table
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Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217E) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
Install the oil pan.
1. Tightening torque 6-8 N.m {62-81 kgf.cm, 53-70 in.lbf}
Fig 6: Applying Sealant To Oil Pan
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Install the under cover.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery duct and battery cover.
Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)