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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [FW6AX-El]: Installation

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: Installing Drive Plate Bolt From Starter Installation Hole
    G09075468Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G09075516Courtesy 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: Locating Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G09075517Courtesy 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 No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket To No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber
    G11429052Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Lift up the transaxle using the SSTs, pass the transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Lifting Up Transaxle Using SSTs
    G11429053Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11429054Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    131-153 N.m {14-15 kgf.m, 97-112 ft.lbf}

  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket To Transaxle
    G11429055Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  8. Tighten the bolt shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Loosening Bolt
    G11429032Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  9. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FW6AX-EL] .)
  10. Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  11. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 9: Locating No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G11429057Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G11429058Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 11: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G11429059Courtesy 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}
  15. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0).
  16. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11429060Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening torque
    1 141-172 N.m {15-17 kgf.m, 104-126 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  17. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Install the fuel hose to the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Fuel Hose From Clip
    G09075508Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 14: Locating Intake Manifold Clip
    G09759585Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 15: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G09075451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  25. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    Fig 16: Locating Torque Converter Nuts From Starter Installation Hole
    G09075527Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}

  26. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 17: Removing Blind Cover
    G09075450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  40. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  41. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 18: Locating Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G11429028Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 19: Installing Selector Cable Bracket
    G09759611Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Selector Cable From Transaxle
    G11429026Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Install the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
    Fig 21: Installing Ground Cable To No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket
    G11429069Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the wiring harness clip and wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 22: Installing Wiring Harness Clip And Wiring Harness Bracket
    G11429070Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  47. Tighten the harness bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 23: Harness Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11429071Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Connect the control valve body connector.
    Fig 24: Locating Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075490Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  49. Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  50. Install the battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  51. Install the PCM component. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  52. Install the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  53. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  54. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  55. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  56. Perform the "Initial Learning" (Automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  57. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)