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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: Drive Plate Bolt Holes From Starter Installation Hole
    G12232964Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G11441033Courtesy 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
    G11441034Courtesy 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: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket To No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber
    G12232967Courtesy 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
    G12232968Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component, and tighten the installation bolts in the order shown in the figure below.
    Fig 6: No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Component And Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12232969Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    131-153 N.m {14-15 kgf.m, 97-112 ft.lbf}

  7. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 7: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G12232970Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Align the positions of the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts with the No. 4 engine mount bracket.
    Fig 8: Aligning No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts With No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Positions
    G12232971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure below.
    Fig 9: No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
    G12232972Courtesy 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}
  11. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure below.
    Fig 10: No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12232973Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    No. Tightening Torque
    1 141-172 N.m {15-17 kgf.m, 104-126 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
  12. Remove the SSTs.
  13. Install the protector.
    Fig 11: Protector
    G12232953Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the clip shown in the figure below to the protector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Clip To Protector
    G12232952Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the bolts and clip shown in the figure below.
    Fig 13: Bolts And Clip
    G12232976Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    Fig 14: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley
    G11441015Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
  17. Tighten the torque converter installation nut.
    NOTE:
    • There are six installation nuts.
    Fig 15: Torque Converter Installation Nut
    G12232947Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

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

  18. Install the blind cover.
    Fig 16: Blind Cover
    G12232945Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  20. Connect the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Connect the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Connect the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER INSTALLATION .)
  23. Connect the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Connect the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Connect the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See FRONT BRAKE HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL] .)
  28. Connect the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL] .)
  29. Connect the oil pipe component. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL] .)
    Fig 17: Connecting Oil Pipe Component
    G12232980Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  30. Connect the oil hose to the transaxle. (With oil cooler No. 2) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [GW6A-EL] .)
    Fig 18: Connecting Oil Hose To Transaxle
    G12232943Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  33. Install the front tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  34. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  35. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  36. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 19: Connecting Breather Hose To Transaxle
    G12232942Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  37. Install the selector cable bracket.
    Fig 20: Selector Cable Bracket
    G12232983Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  39. Connect the ground cable as shown in the figure below.
    Fig 21: Connecting Ground Cable
    G12232984Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  40. 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: Rotating Connector Lever
    G12232939Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  41. Install the front splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Install the EGR pipe bracket installation bolts.
    Fig 23: EGR Pipe Bracket Installation Bolts
    G12232986Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the turbocharger air outlet pipe component installation nuts.
    Fig 24: Turbocharger Air Outlet Pipe Component Installation Nuts
    G12232987Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  44. Install the wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 25: Wiring Harness Bracket
    G12232988Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  45. Tighten the wiring harness bracket installation bolts in the order shown in the figure below.
    Fig 26: Wiring Harness Bracket Installation Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G12232989Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the battery and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  47. Install the following parts as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
    • Air cleaner cover
    • Air cleaner element
    • Fresh-air duct
    • Air cleaner case
    • Air hose
    • Resonance chamber
  48. Install the plug hole plate. (See PLUG HOLE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  49. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  50. Refill the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT [SKYACTIV-G 2.5T] .)
  51. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [GW6A-EL] .)
  52. Perform the "TCM configuration" (Automatic transaxle replacement). (See TCM CONFIGURATION [GW6A-EL] .)
  53. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING [GW6A-EL] .)
  54. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [GW6A-EL] .)
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