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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Drain the manual transaxle oil. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
  7. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts in the engine compartment.
    1. Remove the air cleaner component (air cleaner, air hose). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the battery component (battery, battery tray and PCM component). (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the control cable from the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the control cable bracket from the manual transaxle.
      Fig 1: Removing Control Cable Bracket From Manual Transaxle
      G10937030Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Remove the bolt shown in the figure, and set the ground cable aside.
      Fig 2: Removing Ground Cable Bolt
      G10937031Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. Remove the bracket from the manual transaxle and the exhaust manifold.
      Fig 3: Removing Bracket From Manual Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold
      G10937032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Disconnect the neutral switch connector from the manual transaxle. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector from the manual transaxle. (See BACK-UP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose clip and the brackets from the manual transaxle, and set the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose Clip And Brackets From Manual Transaxle
    G10937033Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts related to the suspension and axle.
    1. Remove the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (FRONT AND REAR AXLES) .)
    2. Disconnect the clip securing the brake hose from the shock absorber. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Disconnect the tie-rod end ball joints from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Disconnect the stabilizer control links from the stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the manual transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Disconnect and/or remove the following parts from the underside of the vehicle.
    1. Remove the clutch release cylinder with the clutch pipe still connected and set it out of the way. (See CLUTCH RELEASE CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the bracket plate and No. 1 engine mount bracket from the manual transaxle.
    Fig 5: Removing Bracket Plate And Engine Mount Bracket From Manual Transaxle
    G10937034Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the SST  using the following procedure:
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    Fig 6: Installing SST To Rear Shaft
    G10937035Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST  .
    2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Protect the positions shown in the figure using tape.
      Fig 7: Applying Tape To Cowl Panel Positions
      G10937036Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. To enable to install the SST  , disconnect the clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness aside.
      Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold And Clip
      G10937037Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Install the SST  using part number 99794 1025  or an M10 x 1.25  , length 25 mm {0.98 in}  bolt as shown in the figure.

      Engine front side

      Fig 9: Installing SST To Intake Manifold (Engine Front Side)
      G10937038Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}

      Engine rear side

      Fig 10: Removing Vacuum Pump Bolt (Engine Rear Side)
      G10937039Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

      • 38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf}
    8. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST  to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      Fig 11: Setting Rear Shafts To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10937040Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST  to the left and right bolts.
      Fig 12: Setting Front Shafts To Left And Right Shock Absorber Nuts
      G10937041Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. When assembling the SST (49 L017 5A0)  , disconnect the fuel hose from the clip shown in the figure to prevent interference between the fuel hose and SST  .
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Clip
      G10937042Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 C017 5A0)  as shown in the figure.
      Fig 14: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 C017 5A0)
      G10937043Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0)  to the SST (49 UN30 3050)  with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0)  facing outward.
      Fig 15: Installing SST (49 L017 5A0) To SST (49 UN30 3050)
      G10937044Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST  .
    14. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  11. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 16: Manual Transaxle Components With Torque Specifications
    G10937045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
    2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
    (See No. 4 Engine mount bracket removal note .)
    3 Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
    (See Transaxle mounting bolt removal note .)
    4 Manual transaxle