Removal & Installation - A/t: Other Mazda Millenia I

MPV

Note. The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the transmission and diagnosing certain problems. To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make sure that the transmission is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid. Oil pan must be removed to drain fluid. See «DRAINING & REFILLING»(ref-2430-S16372730042000031800000) in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING article. Disconnect speedometer cable and electrical connections. (Scheme 272)or (Scheme 273). Remove front exhaust pipe and heat shield.
2. Mark front (if equipped) and rear drive shaft flanges for reassembly reference. Remove drive shaft(s). Install plug in rear of transmission to prevent fluid leakage. Remove shift linkage or selector cable. Remove dipstick tube. It may only be necessary to remove the upper portion of the dip stick tube. Remove torque converter undercover and torque converter bolts. Remove starter. NOTE: On 4WD models, to aid in the removal of the transmission it may be necessary to remove the pinion flange from the front differential. See «FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT (MPV)»(ref-125468-S01247377002004112200000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in DIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLES article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
3. Remove exhaust pipe bracket and engine-to-transmission gusset plates (if equipped). (Scheme 272)or (Scheme 273). Disconnect transmission oil cooler lines. Remove vacuum pipe (if equipped). Support transmission using jack. Remove transmission mounting bolts, and slowly remove transmission.

1. To install transmission, reverse removal procedure. Torque converter is correctly seated when distance between engine mating surface of converter housing and face of converter is 1.18"(30 mm).
2. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MPV)»(ref-2432-S38403173172000031800000) . Fill transmission with required amount of fluid, and check for external leaks. See «LUBRICATION»(ref-2430-S01351509852000031800000) in AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICING article.

Scheme 272

Scheme 273

Scheme 274

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Drain transmission fluid. Remove fresh air duct. Disconnect airflow meter connector and remove air cleaner assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove splash shields. Remove harness brackets. Disconnect connectors from valve body solenoids, transaxle range switch and turbine shaft speed sensor. Disconnect dipstick tube and fuel filter mounting nut.
2. Disconnect shift control cable. Remove No. 1 engine mount nut, isolator and stay bracket. (Scheme 274) Support engine and remove No. 4 engine mount. (Scheme 274) Remove crossmember.
3. Disconnect VSS connector. Mark position of front bushings for reassembly reference and remove longitudinal engine mount crossmember. Disconnect tie rod end and stabilizer end link. Remove lower control arm. Remove left drive shaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in AXLE SHAFTS & TRANSFER CASES. Remove right inner drive shaft.
4. Remove intake manifold bracket and starter. Gain access to torque converter and remove torque converter-to-flywheel nuts. Remove No. 5 engine mount bracket. (Scheme 274) Disconnect No. 2 engine mount. Disconnect oil cooler hoses. Lower engine and lean engine toward transaxle. Support transaxle from below. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts and lower transaxle.

Removal - 2.5L

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove battery and battery tray. Drain transmission fluid. Remove fresh air duct. Disconnect airflow meter connector and remove air cleaner assembly. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels, engine undercover and splash shields. Disconnect shift selector cable.
2. Remove bolts securing transaxle harness brackets. Disconnect range switch, shift solenoid valve, turbine shaft speed sensor and vehicle speed sensor harness connectors from transaxle. Disconnect all ground cable connections from transaxle. Disconnect starter harness. Remove No. 1 engine mount stay bracket. (Scheme 274) Unbolt fuel filter and wire aside.
3. Drain fluid, and disconnect oil cooler outlet and inlet lines. Disconnect breather hose. Disconnect tie rod ends from knuckles, and remove stabilizer bar control links.
4. Remove bolts and nuts at left and right lower control arm ball joints. Pull lower arms downward to separate from knuckles. DO NOT damage ball joint dust boots. Separate left axle shaft from transaxle using pry bar inserted between shaft and case. DO NOT damage oil seal.
5. Remove engine mount transverse crossmember. Remove joint shaft bracket, and remove right driveshaft with joint shaft. Install Differential Side Gear Holder (49 G030 455 ) into differential side gear opening (to prevent side gears from becoming misaligned).
6. Support engine from above using proper engine support assembly, and take up weight of engine. Remove No. 5 engine mount bracket. Remove No. 1 engine mount bolts and engine mount crossmember. (Scheme 274) Mark front crossmember bushings for reassembly reference. Remove torque converter access cover, and torque converter nuts. Remove manifold bracket, and remove starter.
7. Disconnect and remove No. 4 engine mount. Lower engine assembly slightly. Support transaxle using transmission jack from below. Remove transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts, and remove transaxle from vehicle.

Scheme 275

1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Torque converter is correctly seated when distance between engine mating surface of converter housing and face of converter is.81" (21 mm).
2. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MX-6 & 626)»(ref-2432-S30728217682000031800000). On 2.0L, refer to illustration for transaxle-to-engine mounting bolt identification. (Scheme 275) On all models, install NEW clips on axle ends before installing axle shafts. Fill transaxle with required amount of fluid, and check for external leaks.

1. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transaxle. Remove wheels and splash shields. Disconnect air hose, and remove air cleaner and resonance chamber. Remove battery and battery tray.
2. Disconnect throttle cable assembly from transaxle. Disconnect transaxle range switch, speed sensor and solenoid valve connectors. Disconnect and remove selector cable.
3. Support engine from above using engine support assembly. Remove engine mounts as necessary. Remove crossmember member. Disconnect tie rod ends from knuckles. Remove stabilizer bar. Remove lower ball joint cinch bolts and pry lower control arms from knuckle.
4. Separate left axle shaft from transaxle using pry bar inserted between axle shaft and case. DO NOT damage oil seal. Install Differential Side Gear Holder (49-G030-455 ) into differential side gear opening (to prevent side gears from becoming misaligned).
5. Separate right axle shaft or intermediate shaft from transaxle. Remove starter. Disconnect and plug oil cooler lines. Support transaxle from below using transmission jack.
6. Remove front torque converter housing access plates and cover. Mark converter to drive plate for reassembly reference, and remove torque converter bolts. Slightly lower engine using engine support from above. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts, and lower transaxle assembly from vehicle.

1. To install transaxle, reverse removal procedure. Torque converter is correctly seated when distance between engine mating surface of converter housing and face of converter is .55" (14 mm).
2. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PROTEGE)»(ref-2432-S24473209602000031800000) . Install NEW clips on axle ends before installing axle shafts. Fill transaxle with required amount of fluid, and check for external leaks.

B-SERIES

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (B-SERIES)

MIATA

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA)

MILLENIA

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MILLENIA)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MPV)

MX-6 & 626

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (MX-6 & 626)

PROTEGE

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PROTEGE)