Automatic Transaxle - Service, Removal & Installation (FS5A-EL): Specifications Mazda 3 BL

Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1. Hold the crankshaft pulley to prevent the drive plate from rotating. CAUTION: Loosely and equally tighten the torque converter nuts, then further tighten them to the specified tightening torque.
2. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts. Tightening torque 40.5-54.7 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 29.9-40.3 ft.lbf}

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1. Drain the ATF. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]» ). CAUTION: The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines contact the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See «DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) (See «JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC]».)
3. Remove the oil seal.
4. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle case.
5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
6. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See «DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) (See «JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, L3 WITH TC]».)
7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]» ).
8. Perform the mechanical system test. (See «MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL]» ).

On-Vehicle Removal

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1. Remove the battery duct and battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]».)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]» ).
4. Remove the under cover.
5. Remove the oil pan.
6. Disconnect the solenoid connectors and GND.
7. Remove the oil strainer.
8. Remove the primary control valve body installation bolts as shown, then remove the primary control valve body component as shown.
9. Remove the accumulators and accumulator springs.

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1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulators into the transaxle case. ACCUMULATOR SPRINGS SPECIFICATION Spring Outer diameter (mm {in}) Free Length (mm {in}) No. of coils Wire diameter (mm {in}) Servo apply accumulator large spring 21.0 {0.827} 67.8 {2.669} 10.3 3.5 {0.138} Servo apply accumulator small spring 13.0 {0.512} 67.8 {2.669} 17.1 2.2 {0.087} Forward accumulator large spring 21.0 {0.827} 75.0 {2.953} 10.7 2.3 {0.091} Forward accumulator small spring 15.6 {0.614} 49.0 {1.929} 7.7 2.4 {0.094}
2. Install the primary control valve body component. Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lbf} Bolt length (measured from below the head) B: 40 mm {1.575 in} No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}
3. Install the oil strainer.
4. Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connectors and GND, and install the TFT sensor. SPRING SPECIFICATIONS Spring Color of connector (harness side) Pressure control solenoid A Black Shift solenoid A White Shift solenoid B Blue Shift solenoid C Green Shift solenoid D White Shift solenoid E Black Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lbf}
5. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.
6. Install the oil pan. Tightening torque 6-8 N.m {62-81 kgf.cm, 53-70 in.lbf}
7. Install the under cover.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Install the battery duct and battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]».)
10. Add ATF. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]» ).
11. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See «MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL]» ).
12. Carry out the road test. (See «ROAD TEST [FS5A-EL]» ).

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1. Remove the battery duct and battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]».)
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery, battery box and battery tray. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]».)
4. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]» ).
5. Remove the oil cover.
6. Disconnect the transaxle connectors.
7. Remove the secondary control valve body installation bolts as shown, then remove the secondary control valve body component and ground as shown.
8. Remove the tubular pin and O-ring.

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1. Install the tubular pin and O-ring to the transaxle case.
2. Install the secondary control valve body component and ground. Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N.m {80-110 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lbf} Bolt length (measured from below the head) B: 40 mm {1.575 in} C: 50 mm {1.967 in}
3. Match the harness colors, then connect the solenoid connector. SPRING SPECIFICATIONS Spring Color of connector (harness side) Pressure control solenoid B White Shift solenoid F Black
4. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact surfaces of the oil cover and transaxle case.
5. Install the oil cover. Tightening torque 7.8-10.8 N.m {80-109 kgf.cm, 70-95 in.lbf}
6. Install the battery, battery box and battery tray. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]».)
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Install the battery duct and battery cover. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]».)
9. Add ATF. (See «AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT [FS5A-EL]» ).
10. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See «MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [FS5A-EL]» ).
11. Carry out the road test. (See «ROAD TEST [FS5A-EL]» ).

See also:
• SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT INSPECTION