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Manual Transmission Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable; see BATTERY CABLES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  2. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL.
  3. Remove the gearshift lever; See MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL HOUSING DISASSEMBLY .
  4. Disconnect the oxygen sensor and backup lamp switches.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid.
    NOTE:
    • To maintain initial propeller shaft balance, mark the propeller shaft centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange so they may be installed in their original positions.
  7. Mark the propeller shaft centering socket yoke and rear axle universal joint flange.
    Fig 1: Marking Propeller Shaft Centering Socket Yoke And Rear Axle Universal Joint Flange
    G03730151Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear propeller shaft.
  9. On 4x4 vehicles, remove the transfer case; see TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  10. Use the SST  to disconnect the clutch line.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Clutch Line
    G03730152Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the starter; see STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L or STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L .
  12. Position a jack under the transmission.
  13. Remove the transmission mount to crossmember nuts.
  14. Remove the crossmember.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03730153Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the transmission bolt and reposition exhaust bracket.

    Tightening torque 

    87-110 Nm { 8.9-11.2 kgfm, 64- 81 ft.lbf} 

  16. Remove the exhaust inlet cross-over pipe; see THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L or THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 4.0L .
    NOTE:
    • Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the transmission to engine bolts. Use a long extension to remove the bolts.
  17. Remove the nine transmission to engine bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Transmission To Engine Bolts - With Torque Specification
    G03730154Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the transmission.
  19. Install in reverse order of removal.
  20. Add specified amount of transmission oil; See MANUAL TRANSMISSION OIL INSPECTION .
  21. Warm up the engine and transmission, inspect for oil leakage and inspect transmission operation.
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