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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [Aw6A-El]: Notes

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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.
  1. Disconnect both battery cables.
  2. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  3. Remove the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  4. Remove the battery bracket (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  5. Remove the air cleaner component and resonance chamber. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  6. Remove the air cleaner bracket. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  7. Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  8. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Remove the cowl panel (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  11. Disconnect the connector and wiring harness from transaxle.
  12. Remove the front mudguards. (See FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  13. Remove the splash shields. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .)
  15. Perform the following procedures related to the suspension and axle.
    1. Remove the front wheels and tires.
    2. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from steering knuckles.
    3. Disconnect the brake hose bracket from shock absorbers.
    4. Disconnect the tie-rod end from steering knuckles.
    5. Disconnect the front lower arm from steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Remove the front pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
    7. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from shock absorbers. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Remove the front crossmember bracket. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
    9. Remove the front crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
  16. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Automatic Transaxle Replacement Components With Torque Specifications (AW6A-EL)
    G06200138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  18. Add ATF to the specified level. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .)
  19. Perform the "Neutral Position Learning" if removing the TCM on the transaxle.
  20. Perform the following test according to the service item.
Service Item Test Item
Line pressure test Stall test Time lag test Time lag test
ATX replacement X      
ATX overhaul X X X X
Torque converter replacement X X    
Oil pump replacement X      
Control valve body component X      
Clutch system replacement X   X X
X : Test to be performed after the service work
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