Extension Housing, Parking Mechanism Removal/Installation: Notes

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.

Remove the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Clean the transmission exterior thoroughly using a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent.
Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
Mark the manual shaft lever component as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Marking Manual Shaft Lever
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Separate the manual shaft lever component from the selector lever.
Remove the following parts.
1. Front tunnel member
2. Rear tunnel member
3. Catalytic converter, middle pipe, main silencer (See EXHAUST SYSTEM .)
4. Heat insulator
5. Power plant frame. (See POWER PLANT FRAME REMOVAL NOTE .)
6. Propeller shaft (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Removal Order Of Extension Housing, Parking Mechanism
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Extension Housing, Parking Mechanism
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Align the mark of the manual shaft lever component as shown. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Aligning Mark Of Manual Shaft Lever Component
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the manual shaft lever component installation nut.
Tightening torque

10.8-14.7 N.m {1.1-1.4 kgf.m, 8.0-10.8 ft.lb}
Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the ATF level and inspect for leakage. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery cover.
Install the engine cover. (See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)