929 Removal & Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1991 Mazda Navajo, 1991 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and 1991 Mazda 929. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. Remove filler tube assembly, and disconnect shift rod. Remove front exhaust pipe assembly from manifold flange to rear of muffler assembly.
- Remove heat insulator shield. Remove drive shaft assembly, and disconnect speedometer cable. Disconnect and remove starter motor assembly. Disconnect neutral safety switch connector, turbine sensor connector and solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect cooler lines at transmission. Disconnect vacuum hose, and remove torque converter access cover. Remove torque converter bolts. Support transmission using jack, and remove crossmember. Remove transmission mount, and lower transmission assembly.