REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. When servicing vehicle, use care to avoid accidental air bag deployment. SIR system-related components are located in various locations throughout interior and exterior of vehicle, depending on application. Do not use electrical test equipment on or near these circuits. If necessary, deactivate SIR system before servicing components. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - MAZDA article in RESTRAINTS. |
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES - IMPORT article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Remove the gearshift lever knob. Remove the center console trim and gearshift lever boot. Remove the gearshift lever boot screws. (Scheme 1) Remove the gearshift lever boot. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Scheme 1
- Remove the gearshift lever knob. Remove the center console trim and gearshift lever boot. (Scheme 2)
- Remove the snap ring. (Scheme 3) Remove the plastic clip. (Scheme 4) Remove the rubber bushing. (Scheme 5) Raise and support the vehicle. Disconnect the gearshift linkage.
- Remove the bolt and nut. Disconnect the gearshift linkage. (Scheme 6) Remove the gearshift lever. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Scheme 2
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Scheme 6
Note. Make sure that the gearshift lever is in neutral and the parking brake is set.
- Remove the gearshift lever knob. Remove the center console trim and gearshift lever boot. (Scheme 2)
- The second shift cable connection is located under the gearshift lever bracket. (Scheme 7) Disconnect the shifter cables from the shifter. Remove the shift cable clips. (Scheme 8)
- Slide the shift cables forward and position them out of the way. (Scheme 9) Remove the bolts and the gearshift lever. (Scheme 10) To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Scheme 10
- Mark the driveshaft relative to the companion flange. Remove the driveshaft. Rotational torque of the companion flange must be measured and recorded for correct pinion bearing preload when reassembled.
- Using the Drive Pinion Flange Holding Fixture (205-126), remove the pinion nut. (Scheme 11) Mark the companion flange relative to the pinion spline. Using the Steering Wheel Puller (211-014), remove the companion flange. (Scheme 12)
- Install the companion flange to engage the spline as previously marked. Using the drive pinion flange holding fixture, install the companion flange. Do not over tighten the pinion nut. Refer to the rotational torque previously recorded. Install the pinion nut. Install the driveshaft.
Scheme 11
Scheme 12
Remove the Power Take Off (PTO) unit rear output shaft companion flange. See POWER TAKE OFF UNIT REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE. Remove the companion flange dust shield. Using the Dust Shield Installer (308-432), install the companion flange dust shield. (Scheme 13) Install the companion flange. See POWER TAKE OFF UNIT REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE. Refill capacities are determined by filling the PTO unit to the bottom of the filler hole. Fill the PTO unit to appropriate level with proper fluid. See LUBRICATION.
Scheme 13
Removal
Remove the companion flange. See POWER TAKE OFF UNIT REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE . Remove the Power Take Off (PTO) unit rear output shaft (pinion) seal.
Installation
Using the Oil Seal Installer (308-430), install the PTO unit rear output shaft (pinion) seal. (Scheme 14) Install the companion flange. See POWER TAKE OFF UNIT REAR OUTPUT SHAFT FLANGE. Fill the PTO unit with appropriate fluid to proper level. See LUBRICATION.
Scheme 14
Removal & Installation (2WD)
Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) harness connector. see scheme 1 Remove retaining bolt and VSS. see scheme 2 To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Removal & Installation (4WD)
Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) harness connector. (Scheme 15) Remove retaining bolt and VSS. (Scheme 16) To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
