Installation (626)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Millenia and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install engine and transaxle. Install No. 4 engine mount bracket. Tighten lower bolts, then tighten upper bolts. Install No. 4 engine mount rubber. Install No. 1 engine mount bolt and nut, No. 3 engine mount rubber, No. 1 engine mount stay bracket, engine mount crossmember and No. 5 engine mount rubber. Tighten bolts and retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install NEW retaining ring onto end of axle shafts. Coat axle shaft splines and sliding surfaces with grease. Install axle shafts into transaxle with opening of retaining ring facing upward.
- Pull outward on axle shafts to ensure retaining ring is seated into transaxle. Install and tighten axle support bearing bracket evenly to specification.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Fill engine with oil. Fill automatic transaxle with Dexron III ATF or manual transaxle with SAE 75W-90 gear oil with API rating of GL-4 or GL-5.
- Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING . Ensure accelerator cable has .06-.16" (1.5-4.0 mm) deflection at throttle body when installed. If deflection is not as specified, rotate nut on end of cable at throttle body until specified deflection is obtained.