Control Valve Body Disassembly/Assembly

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CAUTION: Denting or scratching the control valve body components will reduce the ability of the transaxle to shift properly. When handling these components or the valve body that contains them, be careful not to drop or hit them.

Remove the harness clips.
Disassemble in the order indicated in the figure.

Fig 1: Disassembling/Assembling Control Valve Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Neatly arrange the removed parts to avoid confuse on with similar parts.

WARNING: Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.

Clean the removed parts with cleaning solvent, then use compressed air to dry them. Use compressed air to clean out all holes and passages.
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Tightening Torque (All Bolts)

8.34-10.30 N.m {85-105 kgf.cm, 74-91 in.lbf}