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Assembly Note

  1. Prepare the transaxle for assembly by proceeding with the following steps:
    1. Clean all parts (except the friction plates, seals, and intermediate/overdrive band) in solvent.
    2. Dry all parts with moisture-free regulated compressed air (do not use shop towels).
    3. Lubricate all internal parts (including friction plates) with MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
    4. Make sure the complete assortment of selective thickness parts are on hand for adjustments during assembly:
      1. Drive sprocket thrust washers.
      2. Driven sprocket thrust bearing shims.
      3. Differential case thrust bearing shims.
      4. Low/reverse clutch pressure plates.
    5. During assembly, use petroleum jelly to hold the parts in place (do not use grease).
    6. Lightly coat bolt and nut threads with automatic transaxle fluid for correct installation torque specifications.
      Fig 1: Installing Intermediate And Overdrive Band Assembly Into Transaxle Case
      G01901910Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install intermediate and overdrive band assembly into the transaxle case.
    Fig 2: Installing No.1 Pump Support Thrust Bearing
    G01901911Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the No.1 pump support thrust bearing.
    1. Lubricate the seal rings with MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
      Fig 3: Installing Pump Assembly Into Case
      G01901912Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to the pump support seals and to the pump bore in the transaxle.
  4. Install pump assembly into the case.
    Fig 4: Pump Assembly Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G01901913Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.
  5. Install the pump assembly bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Piston
    G01901914Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the special tools, install the low/reverse clutch piston.
    1. Lubricate seals and piston bore with clean MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
      Fig 6: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring Assembly
      G01901915Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the low/reverse clutch return spring assembly.
    Fig 7: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Return Spring Retaining Ring
    G01901916Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the low/reverse clutch return spring retaining ring.
    Fig 8: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Wave Spring
    G01901917Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • The low/reverse clutch wave spring is fitted in this position for measurement purposes only.
  9. Install the low/reverse clutch wave spring.
    Fig 9: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Plates
    G01901918Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the low/reverse clutch plates.
    1. Install the low/reverse clutch external spline (steel) clutch plates.
    2. Install the low/reverse clutch internal spline (friction) clutch plates.
    3. Install the low/reverse clutch pressure plate.
      Fig 10: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Thrust Plate
      G01901919Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • The low one-way clutch thrust plate is fitted in the position for measurement purposes only.
  11. Install the low one-way clutch thrust plate.
    Fig 11: Measuring Clearance Between Low/Reverse Clutch Pressure Plate And Low One-Way Clutch Thrust Plate
    G01901920Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Measure the clearance between the low/reverse clutch pressure plate and the low one-way clutch thrust plate.
    1. Take a second measurement on the opposite side.
    2. Average the two measurements to get the clearance.
    3. If the clearance is not within specification, select and fit the correct thickness pressure plate to obtain the specified clearance.
    4. Pressure plate sizes:
      1. 2.57-2.46 mm (0.101-0.097 in)
      2. 2.36-2.26 mm (0.092-0.089 in)
      3. 2.16-2.06 mm (0.085-0.081 in)
        Fig 12: Removing Clutch Plates & Clutch Wave Spring
        G01901921Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
        NOTE:
        • One tooth of the low/reverse clutch pressure plate is notched for identification.
  13. Remove the low one-way clutch thrust plate, the low/reverse clutch pressure plate, the low/reverse clutch external spline clutch plates (steel), the low/reverse clutch wave spring, and the low/reverse clutch internal spline clutch plates (friction).
    1. Low one-way clutch thrust plate.
    2. Low/reverse clutch pressure plate.
    3. Low/reverse clutch external spline clutch plates (steel).
    4. Low/reverse clutch wave spring.
    5. Low/reverse clutch internal spline clutch plates (friction).
      Fig 13: Installing No.1 Pump Support Thrust Bearing Assembly
      G01901922Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the No. 1 pump support thrust bearing assembly.
    Fig 14: Installing Forward/Coast/Direct Clutch Cylinder Assembly And Reverse Clutch Drum Assembly
    G01901923Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Remove the seal sizer from forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder.
  15. Install the forward/coast/direct clutch cylinder assembly and reverse clutch drum assembly.
    Fig 15: Installing Turbine Shaft
    G01901924Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the turbine shaft.
    Fig 16: Installing No. 4 Turbine Shaft Thrust Bearing
    G01901925Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the No. 4 turbine shaft thrust bearing.
    Fig 17: Installing Forward One-Way Clutch And Low/Intermediate Sun Gear Assembly
    G01901926Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the forward one-way clutch and low/intermediate sun gear assembly.
    Fig 18: Installing No. 5 Low/Intermediate Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
    G01901927Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the No. 5 low/intermediate sun gear thrust bearing.
    Fig 19: Installing Low/Intermediate Carrier Assembly
    G01901928Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the low/intermediate carrier assembly.
    Fig 20: Installing No. 6 Low/Intermediate Carrier Thrust Bearing
    G01901929Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the No. 6 low/intermediate carrier thrust bearing.
    Fig 21: Installing Low/Intermediate Ring Gear Assembly
    G01901930Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the low/intermediate ring gear assembly.
    Fig 22: Installing No. 7 Reverse/Overdrive Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
    G01901931Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the No. 7 reverse/overdrive sun gear thrust bearing.
    Fig 23: Installing Reverse/Overdrive Sun Gear And Shell Assembly
    G01901932Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the reverse/overdrive sun gear and shell assembly.
    Fig 24: Installing Reverse/Overdrive Carrier Assembly With No. 8 Captured Thrust Bearing
    G01901933Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the reverse/overdrive carrier assembly with the captured No. 8 thrust bearing.
    Fig 25: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Plates (Model Dependent)
    G01901934Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the low/reverse clutch plates (model dependent).
    1. Install the low/reverse clutch external spline (steel) clutch plates.
    2. Install the low/reverse clutch internal spline (friction) clutch plates.
    3. Install the low/reverse clutch pressure plate previously selected.
      Fig 26: Installing Low/Reverse Clutch Wave Spring
      G01901935Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the low/reverse clutch wave spring.
    Fig 27: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Assembly
    G01901936Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the low one-way clutch assembly with the identification ring on the inner ring facing upward.
    Fig 28: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Thrust Plate
    G01901937Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  29. Install the low one-way clutch thrust plate.
    Fig 29: Installing Low One-Way Clutch Retaining Ring
    G01901938Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure to position the low one-way clutch retaining ring as shown.
  30. Install the low one-way clutch retaining ring.
    Fig 30: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod Assembly
    G01901939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly.
    1. Install the parking cam actuator lever.
      Fig 31: Installing Manual Valve Detent Lever
      G01901940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the manual valve detent lever.
    Fig 32: Installing Special Tools
    G01901941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the special tools.
    Fig 33: Installing Special Tool With Short Spacers
    G01901942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Install the special tool with short spacers.
    Fig 34: Measuring Distance From Top Of Special Tool To Driven Sprocket Bearing Surface Area
    G01901943Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. Using the special tools, measure the distance from the top of special tool to the No. 12 driven sprocket bearing surface area.
    1. Record this dimension.
    2. This dimension is designated with A.
      Fig 35: Measuring Distance From Top Of Special Tool To Bearing Surface On Reverse/Overdrive Carrier Assembly
      G01901944Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Using the special tools, measure the distance from the top of special tool to the bearing surface on the reverse/overdrive carrier assembly on one side of the turbine shaft.
    1. Repeat this measurement on the other side of the turbine shaft 180 degrees from the first measurement.
    2. The average of these two dimensions is dimension B.
    3. Remove the special tools.
  37. Subtract dimension B from dimension A to get dimension C.
  38. Use the third dimension to select the correct No. 11 driven sprocket shim.
    1. Select a shim from the driven sprocket shim chart.

    Driven Sprocket Alignment Shim No. 11 

    Fig 36: Shim Size Chart (1 Of 2)
    G01901945Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 37: Shim Size Chart (2 Of 2)
    G01901946Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 38: Lubricating Needles And Seals In No. 18 Driven Sprocket Bearing
    G01901947Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Install and lubricate the following:
    1. Lubricate the needles and seals in the No. 18 driven sprocket bearing.
    2. Install the selected No. 11 driven sprocket shim.
    3. Install the No. 12 driven sprocket bearing.
      Fig 39: Installing No.9 Reverse/Overdrive Ring Gear Thrust Bearing
      G01901948Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the No. 9 reverse/overdrive ring gear thrust bearing.
    Fig 40: Installing Reverse/Overdrive Ring Gear Assembly
    G01901949Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Installation of the reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly at this time is for measurement purposes only.
  41. Install the reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly.
    Fig 41: Installing Special Tools
    G01901950Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the special tools.
    Fig 42: Installing Special Tool With Short Spacers
    G01901951Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the special tool with short spacers.
    Fig 43: Measuring Distance From Top Of Special Tool To Face Of Reverse/Overdrive Ring Gear Assembly Surface Area
    G01901952Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. Using the special tools, measure the distance from the top of special tool to the face of the reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly surface area.
    1. Repeat this measurement 180 degrees from the first measurement.
    2. The average of these two dimensions is dimension A.
    3. Remove the special tools.
  45. Add 25.4 mm (1.01 in) (thickness of special tool) and thickness of short spacers.
    1. This is the dimension B.
  46. Subtract dimension A from dimension B.
    1. This is dimension C.
  47. Select No. 10 thrust washer from the drive sprocket thrust washer chart.
    1. Use the third dimension to select the No. 10 drive sprocket thrust washer.

      Drive Sprocket Alignment No. 10 Thrust Washer 

      Fig 44: No. 10 Thrust Washer Chart
      G01901953Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 45: Installing No. 10 Drive Sprocket Thrust Washer On Torque Converter Housing
      G01901954Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Use petroleum jelly and install the selected No. 10 drive sprocket thrust washer on the torque converter housing.
    Fig 46: Removing Reverse/Overdrive Ring Gear Assembly
    G01901955Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  49. Remove the reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly.
    Fig 47: Installing Filter And Seal Assembly
    G01901956Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  50. Install the filter and seal assembly.
    Fig 48: Installing Special Tool In Filter Eyelet And Transaxle Hole
    G01901957Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  51. Install the special tool in the filter eyelet and transaxle hole.
    Fig 49: Installing Filter Recirculating Regulator Exhaust Seal
    G01901958Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Lubricate the filter recirculating regulator exhaust seal before installation.
  52. Using the special tool, install the filter recirculating regulator exhaust seal.
    Fig 50: Installing Chain Pan In Transaxle Case
    G01901959Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  53. Install the chain pan in the transaxle case.
    Fig 51: Assembling And Install Drive Chain Assembly
    G01901960Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  54. Assemble and install the drive chain assembly.
    1. Drive chain (copper colored link facing upward).
    2. Driven sprocket assembly.
    3. Reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly.
    4. Verify that the driven sprocket assembly and reverse/overdrive ring gear assembly are seated.
      Fig 52: Installing Chain Pan Cover By Snapping It Into Place
      G01901961Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  55. Install the chain pan cover by snapping it into place.
    Fig 53: Installing No. 13 Driven Sprocket Thrust Bearing
    G01901962Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  56. Install the No. 13 driven sprocket thrust bearing.
    Fig 54: Installing Final Drive Carrier And Differential Assembly
    G01901963Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  57. Install the final drive carrier and differential assembly.
    Fig 55: Installing Special Tools
    G01901964Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Plastic washers should be placed between bolt heads and special tool.
  58. Install the special tools.
    1. Install the special tool.
    2. Install the special tool and bolts.
      Fig 56: Installing Special Tool
      G01901965Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  59. Using the special tools, measure the distance from the top of special tool to the shim surface area of the final drive carrier and the differential assembly on one side of the hub.
    1. Repeat this measurement 180 degrees from the first measurement.
    2. The average of these two dimensions is dimension B.
  60. Use combined thickness of the special tool with long spacers 177.8 mm (7.11 in) as dimension A.
  61. Subtract dimension B from dimension A. This is dimension C.
  62. Use dimension C to select the correct No. 14 differential bearing shim from the differential bearing shim chart.

    Differential End Play No.14 Shim 

    Fig 57: Differential End Play No. 14 Shim Chart (1 Of 2)
    G01901966Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 58: Differential End Play No. 14 Shim Chart (2 Of 2)
    G01901967Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 59: Installing Differential Bearing Shim (Selective Fit)
    G01901968Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  63. Install the differential bearing assembly
    1. Install the No. 14 differential bearing shim (selective fit).
    2. Install the No. 15 differential bearing.
      Fig 60: Installing Torque Converter Housing Onto Transaxle Case
      G01901969Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • Check for correct alignment of the lube tube on the converter housing.
  64. Install the torque converter housing onto the transaxle case.
    1. Position and install the split flange gasket.
      Fig 61: Installing Torque Converter Housing-To-Transaxle Case Bolts
      G01901970Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.
  65. Install the torque converter housing-to-transaxle case bolts.
    Fig 62: Lubricating Assembly
    G01901971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Note the number of grooves on the intermediate and overdrive servo apply rod.
  66. Lubricate the assembly with clean MERCON(R) Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF).
    1. Install the intermediate and overdrive servo return spring assembly onto the servo piston assembly.
    2. Install the intermediate and overdrive servo apply rod and piston assembly.
    3. Install the overdrive servo apply rod spring.
      Fig 63: Installing Special Tool
      G01901972Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  67. Install the special tool.
    Fig 64: Assembling Special Tool
    G01901973Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Struts on the special tool fit into the servo cover retaining ring groove.
  68. Assemble the special tool.
    1. Install struts.
    2. Install bar.
    3. Install bolts.
    4. Install the center bolt.
      Fig 65: Measuring Distance To Bar Of Special Tool
      G01901974Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  69. Using the special tool, measure the distance to the bar of special tool.
    1. Record this as dimension A.
      Fig 66: Measuring Dimension To Bar Of Special Tool Record As Dimension
      G01901975Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  70. Back off the center bolt of special tool until the piston movement stops.
    Fig 67: Measuring Dimension
    G01901976Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  71. Using the special tool, measure the dimension to the bar of special tool record as dimension B.
    1. Subtract dimension A from B to find the travel.
    2. If the travel is not within the specification, select a new intermediate and overdrive servo apply rod assembly.

    Intermediate/Overdrive Servo Apply Rod 

    Fig 68: Intermediate/Overdrive Servo Apply Rod Chart (1 Of 2)
    G01901977Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 69: Intermediate/Overdrive Servo Apply Rod Chart (2 Of 2)
    G01901978Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 70: Identifying And Assembling Special Tool
    G01901979Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Servo return spring force is very high. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  72. Assemble the special tool.
    Fig 71: Installing Special Tool
    G01901980Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  73. Install the special tool.
    Fig 72: Tightening Special Tool Bolt
    G01901981Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If the servo cover will not seat deep enough in the bore to install the servo cover retaining ring, use a blunt punch or small hammer and gently tap the cover around the outer edge until the servo cover retaining ring can be installed.
  74. Tighten the special tool bolt.
    1. Install the servo cover retaining ring, using retaining ring pliers.
      Fig 73: Loosening Special Tool Bolt
      G01901982Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  75. Loosen the special tool bolt.
    1. When spring tension is released, remove the special tool.
      Fig 74: Inspecting Hydraulic Circuits
      G01901983Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not check the coast clutch since the piston may be forced out of the forward clutch piston.
      NOTE:
      • If any leaks occur, make sure the special tool is correctly seated.
  76. Using the special tool, inspect the hydraulic circuits. Use a rubber-tipped blow gun and 19 kPa (2.76 psi) of moisture-free regulated compressed air.
    1. Reverse clutch test port.
    2. Forward clutch test port.
    3. Direct clutch test port.
    4. Low/reverse clutch test port.
    5. Servo release test port.
    6. Servo apply test port.
    7. Transaxle air test plate.
    8. If air leakage is detected, disassemble the transaxle and locate source of leakage.
      Fig 75: Installing Thermostatic Fluid Level Control Valve
      G01901984Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  77. Install the thermostatic fluid level control valve.
    1. Position the thermostatic fluid level control valve.
    2. Install the bracket.
    3. Install the thermostatic fluid level control valve bracket bolt.
      Fig 76: Installing Forward Clutch Circuit Filter (If Equipped)
      G01901985Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  78. Install forward clutch circuit filter (if equipped).
    Fig 77: Installing Solenoid Body Electrical Connector O-Ring Seal
    G01901986Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not pull wires or damage the solenoid body electrical connector. Damage to the connector and terminals can result.
  79. Install the solenoid body electrical connector O-ring seal and install the electrical connector into its bore in the transaxle case.
    Fig 78: Connecting Manual Valve
    G01901987Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Handle main control valve body with care to prevent manual valve damage.
  80. Connect the manual valve.
    1. Lift the main control away from the case.
    2. Connect the Z-link to the manual valve.
      Fig 79: Installing Main Control Valve Body Mounting Bolts
      G01901988Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • Tighten bolts in sequence shown. Bolts 1, 7 and 9 are longer than the others.
  81. Install the main control valve body mounting bolts.
    Fig 80: Loosing Nut On Ball Stud For Manual Valve Detent Lever Actuating Rod Assembly
    G01901989Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  82. Loosen the nut on the ball stud for the manual valve detent lever actuating rod assembly.
    Fig 81: Installing Pin To Hold Special Tool In Place
    G01901990Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  83. Move the manual control lever shaft to the "D" position.
    1. Install pin to hold special tool in place.
      Fig 82: Moving Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly To "D" Position
      G01901991Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  84. Move the manual valve detent lever assembly to the "D" position.
    Fig 83: Tightening Nut On Ball
    G01901992Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  85. Tighten the nut on the ball.
    1. Remove the shifter pin from the special tool.
      Fig 84: Tightening Detent Nut
      G01901993Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  86. Tighten the detent nut. Rotate back to "D" position to recheck the adjustment.
    Fig 85: Rechecking Manual Control Lever Assembly
    G01901994Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  87. Using the special tool, recheck the manual control lever assembly setting.
    Fig 86: Installing Manual Control Lever
    G01901995Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  88. Install the manual control lever.
    Fig 87: Rotating Manual Valve Detent Lever Assembly To Neutral Position
    G01901996Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  89. Rotate the manual valve detent lever assembly to the NEUTRAL position.
    1. Low 1
    2. Low 2
    3. Drive
    4. Neutral
    5. Reverse
    6. Park
      Fig 88: Positioning Transaxle Range (TR) Sensor
      G01901997Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  90. Position the transaxle range (TR) sensor.
    Fig 89: Installing Main Control Cover Gasket
    G01901998Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  91. Using the special tool, align the TR sensor and tighten the bolts.
  92. Install the main control cover gasket.
    Fig 90: Installing Main Control Cover
    G01901999Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.
  93. Install the main control cover.
    Fig 91: Installing Vent Tube
    G01902000Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  94. Install the vent tube.
    Fig 92: Installing A New Transaxle Filler Tube Grommet
    G01902001Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  95. Install a new transaxle filler tube grommet.
    Fig 93: Installing Transaxle Filler Tube Assembly
    G01902002Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  96. Install the transaxle filler tube assembly.
    1. Install the tube.
    2. Install the transaxle filler tube bolt.
      1. Install the fluid level indicator.
    97. Fig 94: Installing Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Bolt
    G01902003Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  97. Install the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.
    1. Use petroleum jelly on the O-ring seal and position the TSS sensor.
      1. Install a new O-ring seal.
    2. Install the TSS sensor bolt.
    Fig 95: Installing LH Differential Seal
    G01902004Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  98. Using the special tool, install the LH differential seal.
    Fig 96: Installing RH Differential Seal
    G01902005Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  99. Using the special tool, install the RH differential seal.
    Fig 97: Installing Torque Converter Fluid Seal
    G01902006Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the torque converter seal garter spring does not become dislodged during fitting. If the garter spring does become dislodged, install a new torque converter seal.
  100. Using the special tool, install the torque converter fluid seal.
    1. Coat the torque converter seal garter spring with petroleum jelly.
      Fig 98: Installing Drain Plug
      G01902007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  101. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 99: Installing Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor
    G01902008Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  102. Install the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
    Fig 100: Installing Pump Drive Shaft
    G01902009Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Check for correct rotation of the pump drive shaft.
  103. Install the pump drive shaft.
    Fig 101: Installing Torque Converter
    G01902010Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  104. Using the special tool, install the torque converter.
    Fig 102: Removing Transaxle From Special Tool
    G01902011Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  105. Remove the transaxle from the special tool.
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