On-Vehicle Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not move the manual valve in the direction of arrow to prevent the pin for manual valve rotation prevention from falling from the control valve body.

Align the manual valve and the manual plate and install the control valve body.

Fig 1: Aligning Manual Valve & Manual Plate
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Install the installation bolts and connect the connectors. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt Length Below Head
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Fig 3: Installing Bolts & Connecting Connectors
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Tightening torque

6.9-8.8 N.m {71-89 kgf.cm, 62-77 in.lb}
Install the oil pan and a new gasket to a new oil pan installation bolts.
Tightening torque

7.0-9.0 N.m {72-91 kgf.cm, 63-78 in.lb}
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery cover.
Install the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)
Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
Perform the road test. (See ROAD TEST .)