On-Vehicle Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Aligning Parking Rod And Manual Valve

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Install the accumulator springs and accumulator into the transaxle case.

Fig 2: Accumulator Springs Specification
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Fig 3: Installing Accumulator Springs And Accumulator Into Transaxle Case
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Install the control valve body component.
Tightening torque

7.9-10.7 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 69.5-95.4 in.lbf}

Bolt length (measured from below the head)

A: 70 mm {2.8 in}

B: 40 mm {1.6 in}
Install the oil strainer.

Fig 4: Installing Oil Strainer
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Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connectors and TFT sensor connector.

Fig 5: Connecting Solenoid Connectors And TFT Sensor Connector
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Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.

Fig 6: Applying Light Coat Of Silicon Sealant To Contact Surfaces
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Install the oil pan.
Tightening Torque

7.9-10.7 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 69.5-95.4 in.lbf}
Install the splash shield.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Add ATF, and with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)
Carry out the mechanical system test. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
Carry out the road test. (See ROAD TEST .)

Fig 7: Installing Oil Pan
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