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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

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.
    Fig 1: Installing Torque Converter Stud Bolts
    G09075468Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G09075469Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    Fig 3: Transaxle Stud Bolts
    G09786142Courtesy 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.

    Tightening torque 

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

  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Installing No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket To No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber
    G11589624Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull 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 installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Pulling Transaxle Using SSTs
    G11589625Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component and the bracket plate to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate To Transaxle
    G11589626Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and the exhaust manifold using the following procedure:
    NOTE:
    • When installing bolt B, be careful that the wave washer does not get caught in the bracket.
    Fig 7: Installing Bracket To Transaxle And Exhaust Manifold
    G11589627Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Tighten the bolt B.

      8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf}

    2. Temporarily tighten the bolt A and C.
    3. Tighten the bolt A.

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

    4. Tighten the bolt C.

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

  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 8: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G11589628Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G09786148Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 10: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G09075477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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}
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 11: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G09786150Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf}

  13. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0).
  14. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G11589632Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening torque
    1 140-163 N.m {15-16 kgf.m, 104-120 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  15. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 13: Holding Crankshaft Pulley
    G11441015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  16. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.
    Fig 14: Removing Torque Converter Nuts From Starter Installation Hole
    G09075452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  17. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Blind Cover
    G09075450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G09786121Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 17: Installing Selector Cable Bracket
    G09786156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
  35. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 18: Installing Ground Cable
    G11589638Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 19: Installing Bracket To Transaxle
    G09786158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. 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.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Connect the wiring harness to the transaxle.
    Fig 21: Locating Wiring Harness Clip From Transaxle
    G09075443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  41. Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  43. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  44. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  45. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  46. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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