B2200, B2600i 2WD, Miata & MPV 2.6L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mazda Navajo. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen oil pan, and drain fluid. Remove bracket, oil pan and gasket. Disconnect vacuum hose at vacuum diaphragm (modulator), and remove vacuum diaphragm.
- Disconnect solenoid valve connector, and remove harness from bracket (if equipped). Remove valve body bolts and valve body assembly. Loosen lock nut on 2nd gear brake band while holding piston stem stationary. See Fig 1 .
- Tighten piston stem to 106-130 INCH lbs. (12-15 N.m). Loosen piston stem 3 turns. Tighten lock nut to 11-29 ft. lbs. (15-39 N.m) while holding stem stationary. Install valve body assembly. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article.
- Connect solenoid valve connector, and install harness. Clean oil pan, and install it using NEW pan gasket. Tighten pan bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
- Install vacuum diaphragm, and connect vacuum hose. Connect negative battery cable. Add fluid, and check level. DO NOT overfill.