Section 72 (Removal & Installation - A/T): Automatic: 929: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mazda Navajo and 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 dipstick tube. Disconnect shift rod and 2 oxygen sensor connectors. Remove front exhaust pipe assembly from manifold flange to rear of muffler assembly.
- Remove heat insulator shield. Mark drive shaft for reassembly reference, and remove drive shaft assembly. Install plug in rear of transmission to prevent fluid leakage. Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove starter. Disconnect neutral safety switch connector, 2 speed sensor connectors and solenoid valve connector. Disconnect pulse generator and knock sensor connectors.
- Disconnect oil 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.