MX-6, Protege 4WD & 626
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Mazda Navajo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove drain plug, and drain transaxle. Remove oil pan and gasket. Loosen lock nut, and tighten piston stem to 78-95 INCH lbs. (9-11 N.m). See Fig 1. Loosen piston stem 2 turns.
- Hold piston stem and tighten lock nut to 18-29 ft. lbs. (24-39 N.m). Install oil pan using new gasket. Tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at end of article. Add fluid, and check level. DO NOT overfill.