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Assembly procedure

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  1. Measure the spring free length.

    Primary control valve body spring (standard) 

    PRIMARY CONTROL VALVE BODY SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

    Item Outer diameter mm {in} Free length mm {in} No. of coils Wire diameter mm {in}
    Low and reverse shift valve spring 8.7 {0.343} 31.3 {1.232} 9.0 0.8 {0.031}
    Solenoid reducing valve spring 8.7 {0.343} 44.2 {1.740} 16.0 1.1 {0.043}
    • If not as specified, replace the springs.
  2. Install the solenoid reducing valve, solenoid reducing valve spring and retainer.
  3. Install the low and reverse shift valve, low and reverse shift valve spring and retainer.
    Fig 1: View Of Low And Reverse Shift Valve, Low And Reverse Shift Valve Spring And Retainer
    G05118784Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the manual valve.
    Fig 2: View Of Manual Valve
    G05118785Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.


  1. Measure the spring free length.

    Primary control valve body spring (standard) 

    PRIMARY CONTROL VALVE BODY SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

    Item Outer diameter mm {in} Free length mm {in} No. of coils Wire diameter mm {in}
    Pressure regulator valve spring 7.9 {0.311} 36.3 {1.429} 13.2 0.9 {0.035}
    Solenoid shift valve spring 8.3 {0.327} 35.1 {1.382} 12.0 0.6 {0.024}
    Converter relief valve spring 9.0 {0.354} 42.5 {1.673} 14.2 1.3 {0.051}
    Torque converter clutch control valve spring 8.7 {0.343} 31.3 {1.232} 9.0 0.8(0.031}
    Bypass valve spring 8.7 {0.343} 31.3 {1.232} 9.0 0.8 {0.031}
    3-4 shift valve spring 8.7 {0.343} 31.3(1.232} 9.0 0.8{0.031}
    • If not as specified, replace the springs.
  2. Install the 3-4 shift valve, 3-4 shift valve spring, and retainer.
  3. Install the bypass valve, bypass valve spring, and retainer.
  4. Install the torque converter clutch control valve, torque converter clutch control valve spring, and retainer.
    Fig 1: View Of Bypass Valve, Bypass Valve Spring, And Retainer
    G05118787Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the converter relief valve, converter relief valve spring, and retainer.
    Fig 2: View Of Converter Relief Valve, Converter Relief Valve Spring, And Retainer
    G05118788Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the solenoid shift valve, solenoid shift valve spring, and retainer.
    Fig 3: View Of Solenoid Shift Valve, Solenoid Shift Valve Spring, And Retainer
    G05118789Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the pressure regulator valve, pressure regulator valve spring, and retainer.
    Fig 4: View Of Pressure Regulator Valve, Pressure Regulator Valve Spring, And Retainer
    G05118790Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.


  1. Install the tubular pins into the solenoid control valve body.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not confuse gaskets C and D.
    Fig 1: View Of Tubular Pins And Solenoid Control Valve Body
    G05118792Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Set the new gasket C, separator plate, and new gasket D on the solenoid control valve body.
  3. Install the pressure modifier accumulator and pressure modifier accumulator spring into the main control valve body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Gasket Style
    G05118793Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Primary control valve body spring (standard) 

    PRIMARY CONTROL VALVE BODY SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

    Item Outer diameter mm {in} Free length mm {in} No. of coils Wire diameter mm {in}
    Pressure modifier accumulator spring 11.0 {0.433} 23.0 {0.906} 6.6 1.5 {0.059}
  4. Install the tubular pins into the main control valve body.
    Fig 3: Removing Tubular Pins, Pressure Modifier Accumulator Spring And Pressure Modifier Accumulator
    G05118794Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Set the main control valve body onto the solenoid control valve body.
    Fig 4: View Of Main Control Valve Body
    G05118795Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Set the seal plate on the main control valve body.
    Fig 5: Setting Seal Plate On Main Control Valve Body
    G05118796Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Set the upper control valve body onto the main control valve body.
    Fig 6: View Of Upper Control Valve Body
    G05118797Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Hand-tighten the bolts shown in the figure. Each type of bolt has a different letter on its head. Match the bolt letter with the letter stamped next to its installation hole on the valve body.

    Bolts identification 

    BOLTS IDENTIFICATION DESCRIPTION

    Identification mark Length (measured from below the head) mm {in}
    A 30 {1.181}
    B 40(1.575}
    No mark 60 {2.362}
    Fig 7: Identifying Bolts
    G05118798Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Tighten the bolts evenly and gradually in the order shown.

    Tightening torque 

    7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 69-95.5 in.lbf} 

    Fig 8: Valve Body Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G05118799Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the shift solenoid D, E, and pressure control solenoid A.

    Tightening torque 

    7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 69-95.5 in.lbf} 

    Fig 9: View Of Shift Solenoid D, E, And Pressure Control Solenoid
    G05118800Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the shift solenoid A, B, C.
    Fig 10: View Of Shift Solenoids
    G05118801Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the bracket.

    Tightening torque 

    7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 69-95.5 in.lbf} 

  13. Install the packing.
  14. Apply ATF to new O-ring and install it onto the oil strainer.
  15. Install the oil strainer onto the main control valve body.
    Fig 11: View Of Bracket
    G05118802Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.