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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation (ET6AX-El) (Us): 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.
    G13558521Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Transaxle Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13558469Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Transaxle Stud Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13558470Courtesy 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.
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket and the No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the bolts shown in the illustration.
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  5. Lift up the transaxle using the SSTs, pass the stud bolt through the No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount rubber installation nuts.
    G13558525Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    Fig 3: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  7. Install the bracket to the manual transaxle and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    Fig 4: Manual Transaxle Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  8. Tighten the bolt shown in the illustration.
    Fig 5: Manual Transaxle Bracket Bolt With Torque Specification
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  9. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ET6AX-EL (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)] .)
  10. Install the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  11. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  12. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    G13558529Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Align the nuts and bolts shown in the illustration with the alignment marks.
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  14. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount rubber installation nuts and the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    Fig 6: No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Nuts And No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G13558531Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0).
  16. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    Fig 7: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13558532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  18. Install the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  19. Connect the hose clip to the bracket shown in the illustration.
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  20. Connect the wiring harness clip shown in the illustration.
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  21. Install the coolant reserve tank. (See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  22. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    G13558535Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  23. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.
    Fig 8: Torque Converter Nut With Torque Specification
    G13558481Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the service hole cover using the following procedure.
    1. Align the service hole cover so that its arrow is facing the front of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
      G13558537Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Move the service hole cover in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the illustration and hook the service hole cover tab onto the converter housing.
      G13558538Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. Install the service hole cover by pushing it in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the illustration using the service hole cover tab as a pivot.
    4. Verify that the service hole cover is securely installed.
  25. Install the blind cover.
    G13558539Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  27. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  28. Connect the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  29. Connect the front lower arm ball joint to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  30. Connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT (US) .)
  31. Install the lower radiator hose component. (See RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .) (See COOLANT CONTROL VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  32. Install the water hose component. (Automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the oil cooler and water hose component as a single unit. (Except automatic transaxle replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Install the tunnel cover. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  35. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Connect the intermediate shaft (lower side) to the steering gear and linkage. (See INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  37. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  38. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    G13558499Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 9: Selector Cable Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
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  40. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
  41. Connect the ground cable to the No. 4 engine mount rubber.
    Fig 10: Ground Cable Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13558542Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the wiring harness clip and wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 11: Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13558543Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Tighten the wiring harness bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the illustration.
    Fig 12: Wiring Harness Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  44. Connect the control valve body connector.
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    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.
  45. Install the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  46. Install the front deflector. (See DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  47. Install the battery tray and PCM component as a single unit. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  48. Install the battery. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  49. Install the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
    • Resonance chamber
  50. Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  51. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  52. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G (VIN L (US))] .)
  53. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  54. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  55. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  56. Perform the "TCM configuration" (Automatic transaxle replacement). (See TCM CONFIGURATION .)
  57. Perform the "Initial Learning" (Automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  58. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)