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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] ).
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the battery component, (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component). (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L5] ).
  4. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator.
  6. Remove the following parts:
    1. Exhaust manifold bracket
    2. Front splash shields (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Aerodynamic under cover No. 2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  7. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
    NOTE:
    • If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 'INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION' and verify that there is no abnormality. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION ).
      Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Components
      G07874508Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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