Mazda 3 Service Manual: Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation [G35 M R]

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..

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component).

4. Remove the air cleaner component..

5. Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.

6. Remove the following parts:

a. Exhaust manifold bracket.

b. Front splash shield.

c. Aerodynamic under cover No.2.

d. Starter.

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.

NOTE:

• If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 'INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION' and verify that there is no abnormality..

Shift Cable And Select Cable Removal Note

1. Remove the shift and selector cable outer ends as shown in the figure.

2. Remove the both shift cable end and select cable end using a fastener remover.

No.4 Engine Mount Removal Note

1. Install the SST

using the following procedure.

CAUTION:

• Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.

a. Align the bolt of the shock absorber (right side) shown in the figure with the rear shaft bolt for the right side of the SST

.

b. Align the bolt of the shock absorber (left side) shown in the figure with the rear shaft bolt for the left side of the SST

.

c. Install one front foot No.2 to each of the left and right front shafts of the SST

, and then align the holes of the SST

front shafts with the bolt on the left and right side of each front side frame.

d. Adjust the height of the left and right side bars so that they are leveled, then tighten each part of the SST

.

e. Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

2. Suspend the engine using the SST

.

3. Remove the battery bracket, No.4 engine mount rubber and No.4 engine mount bracket.

Manual Transaxle Removal Note

WARNING:

• Remove the transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

1. Lean the engine toward the transaxle.

2. Support the transaxle on a jack.

3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

4. Remove the transaxle.

Manual Transaxle Installation Note

WARNING:

• Install the transaxle carefully, holding it steady. If the transaxle falls it could be damaged or cause injury.

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift into place.

2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

3. Adjust the SST

(49 C017 5A0) so that the engine is located at the specified position.

No.1 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note

1. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket on the transaxle case and tighten bolt and nuts.

Tightening torque

• 61—76 N·m {6.3—7.7 kgf·m, 45—56 ft·lbf}

2. Install the No.1 engine mount bracket to the transaxle case, and then tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque

• 94—116 N·m {9.6—11 kgf·m, 70—85 ft·lbf}

3. Install the No.1 engine mount rubber to the front crossmember, and then temporarily tighten the bolts.

4. Place the No.4 engine mount rubber with the body stud bolts passing through the holes and tighten the bolt in the figure.

Tightening torque

• 94—152 N·m {9.6—15 kgf·m, 70—112 ft·lbf}

5. Fully tighten the bolts.

Tightening torque

• 73—90 N·m {7.5—9.1 kgf·m, 54—66 ft·lbf}

6. Place the battery bracket on the No.4 Engine mount rubber with the body stud bolts passing through the holes and tighten bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque

• 73—90 N·m {7.5—9.1 kgf·m, 54—66 ft·lbf}

7. Remove the SST

(49 C017 5A0).