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Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
  3. Remove the air cleaner component and air cleaner bracket. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the starter. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the front tires and splash shields.
  6. Remove the under cover.
  7. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and pipe assembly installation bolts from the front crossmember, then suspend the steering gear and linkage with a cable. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (AJ) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

    Tightening torque 

    • Pipe assembly: 7.8-10.8 N.m (79.6-110.0 kgf.cm, 69.1-95.5 in. lb) 
  8. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
    WARNING:
    • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
  9. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 1.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL INSPECTION .)
  12. Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transaxle operation.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Manual Transaxle [A65M-R] (1 Of 2)
G01012244Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing/Installing Manual Transaxle [A65M-R] (2 Of 2)
G01012245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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