Mazda 6. Manual - part 196

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

K–29

K

6. Install the solenoid valve in the control valve body.

Tightening torque

7.8—10.8 N·m 

{80—110 kgf·cm, 70—95.4 in·lbf}

7. Install the control valve body. (See 

K–34 

CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL

.)

8. Install the under cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

10. Add ATF and, with the engine idling, inspect the 

ATF level and inspect for leakage. (See 

K–12 

Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level 
Inspection

.)

11. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See 

K–6 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST

.)

12. Carry out the road test. (See 

K–9 ROAD TEST

.)

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PCM INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the PCM. (See 

F–45 PCM INSPECTION

.)

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PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove and install the PCM. (See 

F–43 PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the aircleaner component. (See 

F–10 INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Remove the steering gear and power steering pipe. (See 

N–10 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

.)

7. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See 

T–32 FRONT AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

.)

8. Drain the ATF. (See 

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

.)

Warning

• Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.

Caution

• To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without 

tilting it toward the torque converter.

9. Remove in the order shown in the figure.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See 

T–31 HEADLIGHT ZEROSET

.)

12. Add ATF to the specified level. (See 

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

.)

13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See 

K–6 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST

.)

× : Test to be performed after the service work

14. Carry out the road test. (See 

K–9 ROAD TEST

.)

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Service item

Test item

Line 

pressure 

test

Stall test

Time lag 

test

ATX replacement

×

ATX overhaul

×

×

×

Torque converter 
replacement

×

×

Oil pump 
replacement

×

Clutch system 
replacement

×

×

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

.

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1

O

2

 sensor connector

2

Oil pressure switch connector (for oil filter)

3

Oil pressure switch connector (for ATX)

4

Input/turbin speed sensor connector

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

K–31

K

No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note

1. Support the engine using the SST before removing the No.1 engine mount.
2. Remove the No.1 engine mount.

Transaxle Removal Note

1. Loosen the part marked A and lean the engine 

toward the transaxle.

2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.

5

TR switch connector

6

Transaxle connector

7

VSS connector

8

Oil dipstick and filler tube

9

Harness bracket

10

Oil hose

11

Selector cable 

12

Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)

13

Starter

14

Endplate cover

15

Tie-rod end ball joint
 (See 

N–11 Tie-rod End Ball Joint Removal Note

)

16

Stabilizer control link

17

Damper fork

18

Lower arm (front, rear) ball joint
 (See 

R–19 Front Lower Arm (Rear) Ball Joint 

Removal Note

)

 (See 

R–16 Front Lower Arm (Front) Ball Joint 

Removal Note

)

19

Drive shaft
 (See 

M–17 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

)

20

Drive shaft
 (See 

M–17 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

)

21

Joint shaft
 (See 

M–12 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/

INSTALLATION

)

22

No.1 engine mount 
(See 

K–31 No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal 

Note

)

(See 

K–33 No.1 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine 

Mount Bracket Installation Note

)

23

Crossmember bracket

24

Crossmember (See 

R–23 FRONT 

CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

25

Torque converter installation nuts (See 

K–32 Torque 

Converter Nuts Removal Note

)(See

K–33 Torque 

Converter Nuts Installation Note

)

26

No.4 engine mount
(See 

K–33 No.1 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine 

Mount Bracket Installation Note

)

27

Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)

28

Transaxle (See 

K–31 Transaxle Removal Note

)(

K–

32 Transaxle Installation Note

)

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K–32

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

4. Remove the transaxle.

Transaxle Installation Note

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it.
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

37.3—52 N·m {3.8—5.3 kgf·m, 28—38 ft·lbf}

Torque Converter Nuts Removal Note

1. Hold the cankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate 

from rotating.

2. Remove the torque converter nuts from the 

starter installation hole.

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