Transmission Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Verify that the transmission is securely supported by the jack. If the transmission falls, serious injury or death and damage to the vehicle could result. Before removing the transmission make sure that the jack is securely supporting the transmission.

CAUTION:

To prevent the torque converter and transmission from separating, remove the transmission without tilting it toward the torque converter.

Support the transmission securely using a transmission jack.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Securely Using Transmission Jack
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the transmission installation bolt.