LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 2021 >> CX-5 Sport, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 19 (Automatic Transaxle System (Service Information) (GW6A-El, GW6AX-El)) >> Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6AX-El (VIN Y)] >> Removal >> Notes

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

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  3. Remove 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
  4. Remove the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  5. Remove the harness bracket installation bolts from the transaxle.
    G13112591Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    G13112592Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    G13674424Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. 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.
    G13112594Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the ground cable.
    G13112595Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the selector cable from the transaxle. (See SELECTOR CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Remove the selector cable bracket.
    G13112596Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the breather hose from the transaxle.
    G13112597Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Remove the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Remove the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Remove the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [VIN Y] .)
  20. Drain the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  21. Disconnect the oil cooler from the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
  22. Disconnect the water hose from the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL, GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
  23. Remove the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN Y] .)
  24. Remove the blind cover.
    G13112598Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate from rotating.
    G11441015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the torque converter nuts from the starter installation hole.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    G13112600Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Disconnect the clips securing the brake hose from the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH 2-PISTON FLOATING CALIPER] .)
  29. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Disconnect the front lower arms from the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Disconnect the front stabilizer control links from the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Disconnect the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Remove the front drive shaft (RH) from the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Remove the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Remove the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6AX-EL (VIN Y)] .)
  37. Remove the No. 1 engine mounting bracket component.
    G13112601Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the SST using the following procedures.
    G11441076Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.
    1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Remove the keyless beeper. (with advanced keyless entry system) (See KEYLESS BEEPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Protect the positions shown in the area using tape.
      G09075455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    7. To enable installation of the SST, remove the bolts and clip shown in the figure and set the wiring harness bracket aside.
      G13112604Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    8. To enable installation of the SST, disconnect the clip shown in the figure from the protector and set the vacuum hose and the fuel hose aside.
      G13112605Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    9. Install the SST using part number 99794 1025 or an M10-1.25, length 25 mm {0.98 in} bolt as shown in the figure.

      Engine front side

      G13112606Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

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

      Engine rear side

      G13112607Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

      Tightening torque 

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

    10. As shown in the figure, set the rear shafts of the SST to the left and right shock absorber nuts.
      G11441082Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    11. As shown in the figure, set the front shafts of the SST to the left and right bolts.
      G13112609Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    12. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 C017 5A0) as shown in the figure.
      G11441084Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    13. Install the SST (49 L017 5A0) to the SST (49 UN30 3050) with the hook of the SST (49 L017 5A0) facing outward.
      G11441085Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    14. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST.
    15. Apply tension to the chain to secure the engine.
  39. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    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.
    G13112612Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    PART DESCRIPTION

    1 Transaxle mounting bolts (upper side)
    2 No. 4 engine mount bracket
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    3 Transaxle mounting bolts (lower side)
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    4 Transaxle
    (See NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET REMOVAL NOTE .)
    (See TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BOLT REMOVAL NOTE .)
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals