Primary Control Valve Body
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the primary control valve body
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO. 2. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the front crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] .)
- Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
- Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)
- Remove the oil pan. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL] .)
- Remove the primary control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL] .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL] .)
- Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL] .)
- Perform the "Road Test". (See ROAD TEST [FS5A-EL] .)