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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation (EV6A-El) (Us): Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  3. Remove the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
    • Resonance chamber
  4. Remove the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  5. Remove the battery tray and PCM component as a single unit. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  6. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Remove the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Disconnect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Water or foreign matter entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be careful not to allow water droplets or foreign matter to get on the connector when disconnecting it.
    G13558443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the wiring harness clip and bolts, and set the wiring harnesses and wiring harness brackets in a place which does not interfere with servicing.
    G13558444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the ground cable.
    G13558445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  14. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    G13558446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the bracket.
    G13558447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    G13558448Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  18. Disconnect the intermediate shaft (lower side) from the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  19. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Remove the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  21. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  22. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  23. Remove the oil cooler and water hose component as a single unit. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Remove the water hose component. (Automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Remove the lower radiator hose component. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .) (See COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  26. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
  27. Remove the blind cover.
    G13558449Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    G13558450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    G13558451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the service hole cover.
    G13558452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT (US) .)
  32. Disconnect the front lower arm ball joints from the steering knuckle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  33. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  34. Disconnect the front drive shaft (RH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  35. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  36. Remove the No. 1 engine mount bracket from the transaxle.
    G13558453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the SST using the following procedures.
    G11428983Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction service information for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Install one front foot No. 2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST.
    2. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      G13556568Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Remove the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN M (US))] .)
    4. To enable installation of the SST, disconnect the wiring harness clip shown in the illustration and set the wiring harness aside.
      G13558684Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    5. Install the SST using a bolt with part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt, and a washer as shown in the illustration.

      Engine front side 

      Fig 1: SST Using Bolt With Torque Specification (Engine Front Side)
      G13558457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Engine rear side 

      Fig 2: Dipstick SST Using Bolt With Torque Specification (Engine Rear Side)
      G13558458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    6. As shown in the illustration, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right front shock absorber nuts.
      G13556572Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. Set the front shafts of the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the illustration.
      G13556573Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. To prevent interference of the SST with the hose when assembling the SST (49 L017 5A0), disconnect the hose clip from the bracket shown in the illustration and set the fuel hose and vacuum hose aside.
      G13556574Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the illustration.
      G13556575Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    10. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      G13556576Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
    12. Apply tension to the chain to support the engine and verify that the engine is securely hung.
  38. Remove in the order shown in the illustration.
WARNING:
  • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
  • To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without tilting it toward the torque converter.
G13558692Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

1 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
(See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
3 No. 4 engine mount rubber
(See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
4 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side)
(See TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL NOTE .)
5 Transaxle
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