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Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation [GW6AX-El]: 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 Transaxle Installation Bolts
    G11441090Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G11441091Courtesy 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
    G11441092Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    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
    G11441093Courtesy 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 Up Transaxle Using SSTs
    G11441094Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Installing No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Bolts
    G11441095Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    114-132 N.m {12-13 kgf.m, 85-97 ft.lbf}

  7. Install the transfer. (See TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Temporarily install the No. 1 engine mount rubber, deadweight and bracket plate.
    Fig 7: Installing Front Crossmember Component And No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Single Unit
    G11441096Courtesy 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 8: Aligning Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Nuts
    G11441097Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G11441098Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET INSTALLATION NUTS AND BOLT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

    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 rubber and bracket plate installation bolts.
    Fig 10: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber And Bracket Plate Installation Bolts
    G11436633Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Remove the SSTs.
  15. Install the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  17. Install the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Connect the clip shown in the figure to the protector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose And Fuel Hose Clip
    G11441021Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the bolts and clip shown in the figure.
    Fig 12: Installing Bolts And Clip
    G11436864Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. 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.
  21. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    Fig 14: Removing Torque Converter Nuts From Starter Installation Hole
    G11441073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  22. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Blind Cover
    G11441071Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transfer. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  28. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  30. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the oil pipe component. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 16: Locating Oil Pipe Component
    G11441105Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  34. Connect the oil hose to the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Oil Hose From Transaxle
    G11441069Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  37. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  38. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  40. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Breather Hose From Transaxle
    G11441011Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 19: Installing Selector Cable Bracket
    G11441108Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  42. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 20: Installing Selector Cable To Transaxle
    G11441109Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the ground cable as shown in the figure.
    Fig 21: Locating Ground Cable
    G11441110Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. 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 22: Disconnecting Control Valve Body Connector
    G11441064Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Install the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  46. Install the water pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 23: Installing Water Pipe Bracket Installation Bolts
    G11441055Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  47. Install the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 24: Locating Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component Nuts
    G11441113Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  48. Install the wiring harness with the bracket to the transaxle.
    Fig 25: Installing Wiring Harness With Bracket To Transaxle
    G11441057Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  50. Install the air cleaner, air hose and fresh air duct as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  51. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  52. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT .)
  53. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  54. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  55. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
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