Removal & Installation - A/t: Application Mazda MPV II

APPLICATION

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

TRANSFER CASE APPLICATIONS

Note. If transmission will be removed for a period of time, support engine with safety stand.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Place gearshift selector in Neutral. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid into proper container. Remove transfer case (if equipped). Mark drive shaft(s) for reassembly reference, and remove drive shaft(s). Install plug in rear of transmission to prevent fluid leakage.
2. Remove starter. Mark torque converter to flexplate position or proper alignment during reinstallation. Remove torque converter bolts. Disconnect shift cable. Disconnect electrical connectors and harnesses. Remove catalytic converter. On 4WD models, remove vent tube assembly. Remove transmission cooler lines. Remove rear transmission mount-to-crossmember bolts. Do not allow transmission to hang freely. Position jack under transmission.
3. Raise and support transmission. Remove rear transmission mount from rear extension housing. Remove 8 mounting bolts and crossmember. Remove dipstick/filler tube. Slightly lower jack and remove bellhousing bolts. Install Torque Converter Holder (T97T-7902-A). Secure transmission with safety chains to transmission jack. Remove transmission from vehicle. To install, reverse removal procedures. Tighten fasteners to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-151370-S01099208872002121600000) .

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid into proper container. Remove shift rod and undercover. Remove exhaust system. Mark drive shaft for reassembly reference and remove drive shaft. Install plug in rear of transmission to prevent fluid leakage.
2. Disconnect speedometer cable, vacuum hose and electrical connectors from transmission. Remove dipstick tube. Disconnect oil cooler lines from transmission. Disconnect wire harness from Power Plant Frame (PPF) connecting transmission to differential.
3. Support transmission using jack. Remove front and rear bolts from PPF, and pry out rear bolt spacer. Remove differential mounting spacer bolts, but leave spacers in place. Screw bolt into rear sleeve (forward bolt hole). (Scheme 266) Twist and pull bolt downward to position sleeve in block. Remove long bolt. Remove PPF.
4. Remove torque converter bolts and starter. Remove transmission mount bolts, and lower transmission. DO NOT shake transmission during removal, or damage to crank angle sensor may result.

1. Install transmission, transmission mount and starter. Install torque converter bolts. Install Power Plant Frame (PPF) rear differential mounting spacer. Support transmission until level. Position PPF and hand-tighten transmission side bolts. Ensure sleeve is installed in block. (Scheme 266) Install spacer and hand tighten bolts. Ensure reamer bolt goes in forward hole.
2. Tighten front, then rear PPF bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-151370-S01099208872002121600000). Remove jack. Ensure clearance between bottom of PPF and lowest point of body frame is 2.0-2.5" (51-63 mm). (Scheme 267)
3. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-151370-S01099208872002121600000). Fill transmission with required amount of fluid, and check for external leaks.

Scheme 266

Scheme 267

Removal - 2.3L (LJ4A-EL)

1. Disconnect negative and positive battery cables. Drain transmission fluid into proper container. Remove battery cover, battery and tray. Remove rear charge air cooler duct. Remove air cleaner assembly including resonance chamber.
2. Remove shift selector cable retaining clip. Disconnect shifter cable end at transaxle range switch lever. Remove connectors at output speed sensor, transaxle range switch and solenoid valves. Remove harness bracket and selector cable bracket. Remove rear intercooler. Remove bracket and starter
3. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor harness connector. Remove front intercooler. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove left front hub lock nut. Remove splash shields. Remove fresh air duct and disconnect exhaust pipe ("Y" pipe). Unbolt lower ball joints from lower control arms.
4. Disconnect left upper lateral link and lower control arm. Remove right inner and outer drive shaft. Disconnect stabilizer control link. Remove left axle shaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFTS article in AXLE SHAFTS & TRANSFER CASES.
5. Remove timing belt and accessory drive belts. Unbolt and set aside power steering pump and air conditioning compressor. DO NOT disconnect power steering or air conditioning lines. Disconnect shift selector rod. Remove dipstick tube. Support engine and loosen No. 3 engine mount bolt on fender. (Scheme 268) Remove No. 4 engine mount. Remove nut and damper from No. 1 engine mount. Remove No. 2 engine mount nut.
6. Gain access to torque converter. Rotate torque converter and remove torque converter nuts at flywheel. Remove No. 1 engine mount bolt and engine mount crossmember. Disconnect oil cooler hoses. Support transaxle with appropriate jack and remove bolts securing transaxle to engine. Remove transaxle from vehicle.

Scheme 268

Removal - 2.5L (GF4A-EL)

1. Disconnect negative and positive battery cables. Remove battery cover, battery and tray. Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove shift selector cable retaining clip. Disconnect shifter cable end at transaxle range switch lever. Disconnect transaxle range switch, turbine/output speed sensor and shift solenoid harness connectors. Unbolt electrical harness and selector cable brackets. Disconnect No. 1 engine mount strut.
2. Remove starter. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor harness connector. Disconnect both oxygen sensor harness connectors. Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission fluid into proper container. Remove front wheels. Remove all plastic splash shields and undercover panel. Unbolt and remove exhaust pipe ("Y" pipe). Disconnect and separate upper lateral link from left steering knuckle. Unbolt lower ball joints from lower control arms. Using a brass drift and hammer, drive right side axle inner joint off joint shaft. Remove joint shaft. Insert differential side gear plug once joint axle is removed.
3. Install appropriate engine support, and remove mount on rear of transaxle. Remove engine mount at bellhousing of transaxle. Remove lower mount and crossmember. Remove oil cooler line banjo bolts at transaxle. Remove remaining undercover panels. Remove lower access panel at bellhousing. Rotate torque converter and remove torque converter nuts at flywheel.
4. Separate left side axle from transaxle by prying with appropriate pry bar inserted between outer ring and transaxle case. Insert differential side gear plug once axle is removed. Remove bolts securing transaxle to engine. Support transaxle with appropriate jack and remove transaxle from vehicle.