Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6A-El (VIN Y)]: Installation
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- If the transaxle is replaced with a new one, perform the following procedure.
- Remove the shipping plug from the new transaxle.
- Remove the plug from the transaxle removed from the vehicle.
- Install the plug and washer that were removed to the new transaxle.
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.
- Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
- Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}
- Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.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}
- Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
- 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.
- Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tightening torque
131-153 N.m {14-15 kgf.m, 97-112 ft.lbf}
- Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
- Align the positions of the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts with the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
- Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONNo. 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} - Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONNo. 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} - Remove the SSTs.
- Install the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the keyless beeper. (with advanced keyless entry system) (See KEYLESS BEEPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the clip shown in the figure to the protector.
- Install the bolts and clip shown in the figure.
- Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.CAUTION:
- After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
- Tighten the torque converter installation nut.NOTE:
- There are six installation nuts.
Tightening torque
41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf}
- Install the blind cover.
- Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
- Connect the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 2-PISTON FLOATING CALIPER] .)
- Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
- Connect the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
- Connect the oil pipe component. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
- Connect the oil hose to the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
- Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
- Install the selector cable bracket.
- Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the ground cable as shown in the figure.
- 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.
- Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
- Install the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
- Install the wiring harness bracket.
- Tighten the wiring harness bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
- Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
- Install the following parts as a single unit. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
.)
- Air cleaner cover
- Air cleaner element
- Fresh-air duct
- Air cleaner case
- Air hose
- Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [VIN Y] .)
- Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
- Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
- Perform the "TCM configuration" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See TCM CONFIGURATION .)
- Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
- Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)