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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6AX-El (VIN Y)]: Installation

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  1. If the transaxle is replaced with a new one, perform the following procedure.
    1. Remove the shipping plug from the new transaxle.
    2. Remove the plug from the transaxle removed from the vehicle.
    3. Install the plug and washer that were removed to the new transaxle.
    Fig 1: Shipping Plug, Washer And Bolt With Torque Specification
    G13674289Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  2. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    G13112616Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    G11441091Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf}

  4. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    G11441092Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18 ft.lbf}

  5. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    G11429000Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
    G13112620Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G13112621Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  8. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
  9. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    G12233021Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Align the positions of the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts with the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
    G11429004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G13112624Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

    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}
  13. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12233024Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

    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}
  14. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Remove the SSTs.
  16. Install the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Install the keyless beeper. (with advanced keyless entry system) (See KEYLESS BEEPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Install the windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Connect the clip shown in the figure to the protector.
    G13112605Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the bolts and clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Wiring Harness Bracket, Clip And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13112627Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    G11441015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  24. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    G11441073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  25. Install the blind cover.
    G13112598Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  27. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Connect the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Connect the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Connect the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 2-PISTON FLOATING CALIPER] .)
  33. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
  35. 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)] .)
  36. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  40. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  41. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    G13112597Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 6: Selector Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13112632Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  44. Connect the ground cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Ground Cable And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13112633Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. 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.
    G13112594Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  47. Install the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 8: Water Pipe Bracket And Installation Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13674467Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Install the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 9: Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component And Installation Nuts With Torque Specification
    G13112636Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 10: Wiring Harness Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13112637Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  50. Tighten the wiring harness bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 11: Wiring Harness Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence With Torque Specification
    G13112638Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  51. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  52. Install the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
  53. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  54. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [VIN Y] .)
  55. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  56. Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  57. Perform the "TCM configuration" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See TCM CONFIGURATION .)
  58. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  59. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)