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Removal (Millenia)

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.
  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system, engine oil and transmission fluid. Reference mark hood hinges and remove hood. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.
  2. Remove lower engine covers. Remove battery and battery tray. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner assembly. Remove coolant reservoir and hose. Disconnect electrical connectors from electric cooling fans. Remove radiator and condenser fan assemblies.
  3. Remove accelerator cable. Remove drive belt. Remove A/C compressor with hoses attached, and wire aside. Remove Power Steering (P/S) pump pulley. Remove power steering pump, leaving hoses attached, and wire aside.
  4. Disconnect shift selector cable at transaxle. Disconnect electrical connections at transaxle. Remove front exhaust pipe. Using ball joint separator, remove upper lateral ball joint. Separate lower ball joints. Using bar inserted between axle shaft and transaxle, pry axle shafts from transaxle. DO NOT damage oil seal when removing axle shaft. Remove intermediate (joint) shaft.
  5. Support engine with hoist. Remove No. 1 engine mount bracket. See Figure. Remove engine mount crossmember. Using engine hoist, remove weight from No. 3 and 4 engine mounts. Remove No. 4 engine mount assembly. Remove No. 3 engine mount sub-bracket. Lift engine and transaxle from vehicle.
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