Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Removal/Installation [Aw6A-El]

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WARNING:

A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until then are cool.

Remove the control valve body.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
3. Remove the air cleaner bracket
4. Remove the TCM. (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
5. Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
6. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .)
7. Disconnect the oil hose from the transaxle.
8. Remove the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
9. Remove the control valve body cover.
10. Remove the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
Remove the input/turbine speed sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Nut

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install the input/turbine speed sensor.
Tightening torque

3.9-6.9 N.m {40-70 kgf.cm, 26-60 in.lbf}
Install the control valve body. (See CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] )
Remove the control valve body cover
Install the oil pipe. (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL] .)
Connect the oil hose to the transaxle.
Add ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [AW6A-EL] .)
Install the TCM. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the air cleaner bracket.
Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [AW6A-EL] .)