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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
  1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 1 and NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  4. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  5. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Disconnect the connector and GND wiring harness from the transaxle.
    Fig 1: Automatic Transaxle Components With Torque Specification (FS5A-EL)
    G07625910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bracket from the transaxle.
  9. Disconnect the oil hose from the transaxle. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
  12. Set the front mudguards out of the way. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove the splash shields. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Disconnect the brake hose brackets from the shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  17. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the shock absorbers. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Remove the tunnel member. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the hanger on the middle pipe side and set the hanger aside. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Remove the steering shaft cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
  22. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
  23. Remove the dust cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITHOUT ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .) (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM] .)
  24. Remove the transverse member. (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Remove the front crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.5] .)
  26. Install the SST  using the following procedure.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instructions for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
      Fig 2: Front Foot No. 2 (Adapter For Front Shaft), Front Shaft, Side Bar And Rear Shaft
      G07625911Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. As shown in the illustration, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber bolts.
      Fig 3: Setting Rear Shafts Of SST To Left And Right Shock Absorber Bolts
      G07625912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install front foot No. 2 to the left/right front shaft of the SST  , then align the groove of the front shaft of the SST  with the folded up part of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 4: Installing Front Foot No. 2 To Left/Right Front Shaft Of SST
      G07625913Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    4. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars of the SST  so that they are leveled, then tighten each part.
    5. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
      Fig 5: Securing Engine Using SST
      G07625914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove in the order shown in the illustration.
    WARNING:
    • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.
  28. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  29. Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  30. Perform the following test according to the service item. (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .) (See ROAD TEST .)
    PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

    Service item Test item
    Line pressure test Stall test Time lag test Road test
    Transaxle replacement x      
    Transaxle overhaul x x x x
    Torque converter replacement x x    
    Oil pump replacement x      
    Clutch system replacement x   x x
    x : Test to be performed after the service work
    Fig 6: Automatic Transaxle Components With Torque Specification (FS5A-EL)
    G07625915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    PARTS DESCRIPTION CHART

    1 Torque converter nuts (See TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLATION NUTS REMOVAL NOTE .)
    (See TORQUE CONVERTER INSTALLATION NUTS INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    2 Drive shaft (See DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3 Joint shaft (See JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side) (See TRANSAXLE REMOVAL NOTE .)
    (See TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    5 No. 4 engine mount rubber (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    6 No. 4 engine mount bracket (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    7 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side) (See TRANSAXLE REMOVAL NOTE .)
    (See TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    8 Transaxle (See TRANSAXLE REMOVAL NOTE .)
    (See TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION NOTE .)
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