Transaxle Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the engine toward the transaxle.

Fig 1: Loosening SST Engine Support
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WARNING:
- Verify that the transaxle is securely supported by the jack. If the transaxle should fall, serious injury, death or damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transaxle, make sure that the jack is securely supporting the transaxle.
Support the transaxle on a jack.
Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
Remove the transaxle.

Fig 2: Supporting/Removing Transaxle
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