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On-Vehicle Removal

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WARNING:
  • Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes. Wear protective eyeglasses whenever using compressed air.
CAUTION:
  • Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.
  • If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the transaxle case and oil pan. Clean with cleaning fluids.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  3. Remove the under cover.
  4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
  5. Remove the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the oil pan.
  7. Disconnect the solenoid connectors and GND, and remove the TFT sensor.
  8. Remove the oil strainer.
    Fig 1: Identifying Control Valve Body Components
    G03644745Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the control valve body installation bolts A as shown, then remove the control valve body component as shown.
    Fig 2: Locating Control Valve Body Bolts
    G03644746Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.
    Fig 3: Removing Accumulators And Accumulator Springs
    G03644747Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.