On-Vehicle Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Be sure to align the parking rod and the manual valve.

Fig 1: Identifying Parking Assist Lever Component

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Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Installing Accumulator Springs

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SPRING OUTER DIAMETER

Spring	Outer diameter (mm {in})	Free Length (mm {in})	No. of coils	Wire diameter (mm {in})
Servo apply accumulator large spring	21.0 {0.827}	67.8 {2.669}	10.3	3.5 {0.138}
Servo apply accumulator small spring	13.0 {0.512}	67.8 {2.669}	17.1	2.2 {0.087}
Forward accumulator small spring	21.0 {0.827}	75.0 {2.953}	10.7	2.3 {0.091}
Forward accumulator large spring	15.6 {0.614}	49.0 {1.929}	7.7	2.4 {0.094}

Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque

7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lbf}

Bolt length (measured from below the head)

Mark B: 40 mm {1.575 in}

No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}

Fig 3: Installing Control Valve Body Bolts
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Install the oil strainer.

Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connectors and GND, and install the TFT sensor.

SPRING COLOR

Spring	Color of connector (harness side)
Pressure control solenoid	Black
Shift solenoid A	White
Shift solenoid B	Blue
Shift solenoid C	Green
Shift solenoid D	White
Shift solenoid E	Black

Install the ground.
Tightening torque

8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}

Fig 4: Locating Control Valve Body Components
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Apply a light coat of silicon sealant (TB1217E) to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
Install the oil pan.
Tightening torque

6-8 N.m {62-81 kgf.cm, 53-70 in.lbf}
Install the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Fig 5: Applying Sealant
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Install the front tires and splash shield.
Install the under cover.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Perform the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
Perform the road test. (See ROAD TEST .)