On-Vehicle Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Remove the under cover.
- Remove the front tires and splash shield.
- Remove the crossmember. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the oil pan.
- Disconnect the solenoid connectors and GND, and remove the TFT sensor.
- Remove the oil strainer.
- Remove the control valve body installation bolts A as shown, then remove the control valve body component as shown.
- Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.