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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6A-El]: Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.
  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolts
    G10937188Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G10937189Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G10937190Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.

      Tightening torque 

      • 15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18 ft.lbf}
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing Engine Mount Bracket To Engine Mount Rubber
    G10937191Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs  , pass the stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Up Transaxle
    G10937192Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component and the bracket plate No. 1 to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate Transaxle
    G10937193Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and the exhaust manifold using the following procedure:
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket To Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold
    G10937194Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Tighten the bolt A.
      • 8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}
    2. Temporarily tighten the bolt B and C.
    3. Tighten the bolt B.
      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    4. Tighten the bolt C.
    • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G10937195Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Good And Bad Alignment Marks On Engine Mount Bracket
    G10937196Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G10937197Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening torque
    1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf}
    4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 11: Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10937198Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}
  13. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0)  .
  14. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G10937199Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening torque
    1 140-163 N.m {15-16 kgf.m, 104-120 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  15. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 13: Locking Torque Converter Rotation
    G10937200Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  16. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    Fig 14: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G10937201Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    • 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
  17. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 15: Installing Blind Cover
    G10937202Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  31. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 16: Identifying Selector Cable Bracket Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G10937203Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
    Fig 17: Connecting Selector Cable To Transaxle
    G10937204Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 18: Identifying Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G10937205Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 19: Identifying Transaxle Bracket With Torque Specifications
    G10937206Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Connect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
    • Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
    Fig 20: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G10937207Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Connect the wiring harness from the transaxle.
    Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness
    G10937208Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  41. Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  43. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  44. Perform the "Initial Learning" (Automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  45. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)