Section 72 (Removal & Installation - A/T): Automatic: MIATA: Installation
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.
- Install transmission, transmission mount and starter. Install torque converter bolts. Install power plant frame rear differential mounting spacer.
- Support transmission until level. Position power plant frame, and hand-tighten transmission side bolts. Ensure sleeve is installed in block. See Figure . Install spacer, and hand-tighten bolts. Ensure reamer bolt goes in forward hole.
- Tighten front and then rear power plant frame bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table at end of article. Remove jack. Ensure clearance between bottom of power plant frame and lowest point of body frame is 2.0-2.4" (51-61 mm). See Fig 1 .
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill transmission with required amount of fluid, and check for external leaks.