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Removal Note

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NOTE:
  • If the transmission is to be removed for a period of time, support the engine with a safety stand and a wood block.
NOTE:
  • When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms can occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The customer needs to be notified that they may experience slightly different upshifts either soft or firm and this is a temporary condition and will eventually return to normal operating condition.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See LIFTING .
  3. If transmission disassembly is required, drain the transmission fluid. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN (GASKET AND OIL STRAINER) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION ,
  4. 4X4 Vehicles, remove the transfer case. See TRANSFER CASE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4X2) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION or PROPELLER SHAFT REAR (4WD) REMOVAL / INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the starter motor. See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 2.3L , STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 3.0L or STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION -- 4.0L .

    2.3L engine 

    CAUTION:
    • When removing the torque converter nuts, the crankshaft must be rotated only in the clockwise direction, otherwise engine damage can occur. The crankshaft, the crankshaft sprocket and the pulley are fitted together by friction between the flange faces on each part. For that reason, the crankshaft sprocket can also be moved when the crankshaft pulley is turned in the counter-clock-wise direction.
    NOTE:
    • It may be necessary to gain access to the flex-plate nuts through the wheel well.
    NOTE:
    • Mark the torque converter and the flexplate for proper alignment at installation.
    Fig 1: Locating Torque Converter To Flexplate Nut
    G04930557Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the four torque converter to flexplate nuts.
    • Rotate the flexplate to access all the nuts.

    3.0L and 4.0L engines 

    NOTE:
    • Mark the torque converter and the flexplate for proper alignment at installation.
    Fig 2: Locating Torque Converter Nuts
    G04929768Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove and discard the four torque converter to flexplate nuts.
    • Rotate the flexplate to access all the nuts.

    All Vehicles 

    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Selector Lever Cable
    G04930559Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the transmission selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    Fig 4: Locating Selector Lever Cable Clip
    G04930560Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the selector lever cable clip, and remove the cable from the bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Bracket And Retainer
    G04930561Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness from the case.
    1. Remove the wiring harness from the selector lever cable bracket.
    2. Remove the selector lever cable retainer from the case.
    Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Bracket Bolts
    G04930562Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the selector lever bracket from the transmission.
    Fig 7: Identifying Transmission Range And Output Shaft Speed Sensor
    G04930563Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness.
    • Disconnect the transmission connector.
    • Disconnect the intermediate shaft speed sensor.
    • Disconnect the digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
    • Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
  14. Remove the three-way catalytic converter. See THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L , for 2.3L engine, see THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L , for 3.0L engine or see THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L , for 4.0L engine.

    2.3L engine 

    Fig 8: Locating Rear Engine Cover Plate Bolt
    G04930564Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the rear engine cover plate.

    All vehicle. 

    CAUTION:
    • Care should be taken not to damage the cooler lines.
    Fig 9: Locating Transmission Cooler Lines
    G04930565Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the transmission cooler lines. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER TUBES REMOVAL / INSTALLATION , .
    Fig 10: Locating Transmission Mount Nuts
    G04930566Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the transmission mount nuts.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not allow the transmission to hang freely.
    Fig 11: Raising Transmission
    G04930498Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Position a jack under the transmission.
    • Raise and support the transmission.

    4x4 vehicles 

    Fig 12: Identifying Crossmember Bolts (4X4 Vehicles)
    G04930568Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the 6 bolts (3 each side).
    2. Remove the crossmember.

    4x2 vehicles 

    Fig 13: Identifying Crossmember Bolts (4X2 Vehicles)
    G04930569Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the crossmember.
    • Remove the 6 bolts (3 each side).
    • Remove the crossmember.
    Fig 14: Identifying Transmission Mount Bolts
    G04930570Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the transmission mount.
    1. Remove the transmission mount-to-extension housing bolts.
    2. Remove the transmission mount.
    Fig 15: Locating Transmission Damper Bolts
    G04930571Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. If equipped, remove the rear vibration damper.

    2.3L engine 

    Fig 16: Identifying Transmission Upper Fill Tube And Bolt
    G04930572Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the transmission upper fill tube.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the transmission upper fill tube.
      NOTE:
      • Lower the jack to gain access to the upper bolts.
    Fig 17: Locating Bolts
    G04930573Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. 25. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 18: Locating Lower Screws
    G04930574Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. 26. Remove the lower screws.
    Fig 19: Locating HO2S Connector Bracket Bolt
    G04930575Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. 27. Remove the HO2S connector bracket from the transmission.

    3.0L engine 

    Fig 20: Identifying Bolt And Transmission Upper Fill Tube
    G04930576Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. 28. Remove the transmission upper fill tube.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the transmission upper fill tube.
    NOTE:
    • Lower the jack to gain access to the upper bolts.
    Fig 21: Locating Bolts
    G04930577Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. 30. Remove the bolts.

    4.0L engine 

    NOTE:
    • Lower the jack to gain access to the upper bolts.
    Fig 22: Locating Upper Bolts
    G04930578Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 32. Remove the bolts.

    All vehicles 

    WARNING:
    • The torque converter is heavy and may result in injury if it falls out of the transmission. Secure the torque converter in the transmission.
    Fig 23: Identifying Torque Converter Holding Tool SST
    G04930579Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. 34. Install the torque converter holding tool SST  (T979-7902-A) or equivalent before lowering the transmission from the vehicle.
    WARNING:
    • Secure the transmission to the transmission jack with a safety chain.
  8. 35. Lower the transmission.
  9. 36. Remove the vent tube assembly.
  10. 37. Perform transmission fluid cooler back flushing/cleaning. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POWER FLUSHING ,
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