LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Mazda >> 2014 >> 6 Touring, 2.5L Eng VIN 5, Automatic Trans >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Automatic Trans >> Automatic Transaxle System >> Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation: Installation

CAUTION:
  • Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes, and install the transaxle installation bolts. Otherwise, the drive plate could be damaged.
  1. Verify that the torque converter stud bolts are inserted into the drive plate bolt holes from the starter installation hole.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Stud Bolts And Drive Plate Bolt Holes
    G09075468Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 38-52 N.m {3.9-5.3 kgf.m, 29-38 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Bolts
    G09075469Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle.
    NOTE:
    • If the No. 4 engine mount bracket nut is loosened, tighten the stud bolts for the transaxle because they may be loosened.

    Tightening torque 15-25 N.m {1.6-2.5 kgf.m, 12-18ft.lbf} 

    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle Mounting Nuts
    G09786142Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the No. 4 engine mount bracket to No. 4 engine mount rubber, and temporarily tighten the installation bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket And Rubber
    G09783197Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull up the transaxle using the SSTs  , pass the transaxle stud bolts through the No. 4 engine mount bracket, and temporarily tighten the No. 4 engine mount installation nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket, Stud Bolt And Nut
    G09786144Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the No. 1 engine mount bracket component and the bracket plate No. 1 to the transaxle, and temporarily tighten the installation bolts.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Bracket Component And Bracket Plate (No. 1)
    G09786145Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the bracket to the transaxle and the exhaust manifold and tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • When installing bolt B, be careful that the wave washer does not get caught in the bracket.

    Tightening procedure 

    1. Tighten the bolt A. 

      38-51 N.m {3.9-5.2 kgf.m, 29-37 ft.lbf} 

    2. Tighten the bolt B. 

      8-10 N.m {82-101 kgf.cm, 71-88 in.lbf} 

    3. Tighten the bolt C. 

      5-10 N.m {51-101 kgf.cm, 45-88 in.lbf} 

    4. Loosen the bolt C 90°-180° 
  8. Install the front crossmember component and No. 1 engine mount rubber as a single unit. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 7: Identifying Transaxle Bracket And Exhaust Manifold Bolts
    G09786146Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Temporarily tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolts
    G09786147Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Align the alignment marks on the No. 4 engine mount bracket and nuts, and temporarily tighten the nuts shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Identifying Proper And Improper Alignment Marks On No. 4 Engine Bracket And Nuts
    G09786148Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the No. 4 engine mount bracket installation nuts and bolt in the order shown in the figure.
    No. Tightening torque
    1, 2, 3 92-116 N.m {9.4-11 kgf.m, 69-85 ft.lbf}
    4 81-99 N.m {8.3-10 kgf.m, 60-73 ft.lbf}
    Fig 10: Identifying No. 4 Engine Mount Bracket Nuts And Bolts
    G09075477Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount bracket and bracket plate installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.

    Tightening torque 84-98 N.m {8.6-9.9 kgf.m, 62-72 ft.lbf} 

  13. Remove the SST (49 C017 5A0, 49 L017 5A0). 
    Fig 11: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Bracket And Plate Bolts
    G09786150Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolts in the order shown in the figure.
    No. Tightening torque
    1 140-163 N.m {15-16 kgf.m, 104-120 ft.lbf}
    2 130-164 N.m {14-16 kgf.m, 96-120 ft.lbf}
    Fig 12: Identifying No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Bolts
    G09786151Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Fix the crankshaft pulley to lock the torque converter against rotation.
    CAUTION:
    • After temporarily tightening the torque converter installation nut uniformly, tighten it to the specified torque.
    Fig 13: Fixing Crankshaft Pulley To Lock Torque Converter
    G09075451Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Tighten the torque converter installation nuts.

    Tightening torque 41-54 N.m {4.2-5.5 kgf.m, 31-39 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 14: Locating Torque Converter Installation Nuts
    G09075452Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the blind cover.
  18. Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  19. Install the front drive shaft (RH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  20. Install the front drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle. (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  21. Install the front stabilizer control links to the front stabilizer. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  22. Install the front lower arms to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 15: Identifying Blind Cover
    G09075450Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the tie-rod end ball joints to the steering knuckles. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  24. Install the clips securing the brake hose to the front shock absorbers. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  25. Install the front ABS wheel-speed sensors to the steering knuckles. (See FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  26. Connect the water hose to the oil cooler. (Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  27. Install the oil cooler to the transaxle with the hose connected. (Except Automatic Transaxle Replacement) (See OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  28. Install the front under cover No. 1. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  29. Install the front tires. (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
  30. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  31. Install the joint cover. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  32. Connect the breather hose to the transaxle.
    Fig 16: Identifying Breather Hose To Transaxle
    G09786121Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  33. Install the selector cable bracket.
  34. Connect the selector cable to the transaxle.
    Fig 17: Selector Cable Bracket And Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G09786156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install the ground cable.
    Fig 18: Ground Cable With Torque Specifications
    G09075485Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  36. Install the bracket to the transaxle.
  37. Connect the control valve body connector.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that your hand does not touch the terminal as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Verify that there is no fluid or foreign matter adhering to the connector before connecting the connector.
    • Insert the connector straight as the connector terminal could be damaged.
    • Rotate the connector lever until a click is heard.
    Fig 19: Installing Bracket To Transaxle With Torque Specifications
    G09786158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  38. Install the splash shield (LH). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 20: Identifying Control Valve Body Connector
    G09075444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the wiring harness from the transaxle.
  40. Install the battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  41. Install the air cleaner and air hose as a single unit. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  42. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  43. Add the ATF. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT .)
  44. Perform the "Initial Learning" (automatic transaxle Replacement). (See INITIAL LEARNING .)
  45. Perform the "Mechanical System Test". (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
  46. Install the front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 21: Locating Transaxle Wiring Harness Clips
    G09075443Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals