Mazda 6. Manual — part 199

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

K–41

K

2. Align the marks, and slide the oil hose onto the oil

pipe until it is fully seated as shown.

Note

• If reusing the hose, install the new hose

clamp exactly on the mark left by the
previous hose camp.Then apply force to the
hose clamp in the direction of the arrow in
order to fit the clamp in the place.

3. Install the new hose clamp onto the hose.
4. Verify that the hose clamp does not interfere with

any other components.

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OIL COOLER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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1

Mount rubber

2

Radiator outer tank (in tank oil cooler)
(See

K–42 Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler)

Removal Note

.)

(See

K–42 Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler)

Installation Note

.)

3

O-ring

4

Washer

5

Drain plug

6

ATF cooler

7

Radiator

K–42

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler) Removal Note

1. Inspect the height of the header tabs.
2. Insert the end of a medium tip screwdriver

between the end of the header tab and the outer
tank.

Note

• Do not open more tabs than necessary for

tank removal.

3. Pivot the screwdriver to pry the tab away from the

tank and repeat the procedure for each tab.

4. Remove the radiator outer tank and O-ring

(gasket) from the core header when all of the tabs
are opened.

Note

• If any header tabs are missing from the core,

replace the radiator.

5. Inspect the gasket surface of the radiator core

header to ensure it is clean and free of foreign
material or damage.

6. Inspect the radiator outer tank for warping. If it is

warped, replace radiator tank.

Radiator Outer Tank (In Tank Oil Cooler) Installation Note

1. Install a new O-ring and ensure it is not twisted.

Note

• The old O-ring must be replaced.

2. Position the radiator tank in the original direction

to the core using care not to scratch the tank
sealing surface with the header tabs.

Note

• Step 3 will set jaw opening to the correct

specification.

3. With the jaws of locking-type pliers (vise grips)

closed and locked, turn the adjusting screw to
position the jaws against the drill bit with the
diameter measured (height) in removal procedure
1. Tighten the lock nut on the adjusting screw
against the handle to lock the adjustment in place.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

K–43

K

4. Squeeze the header tabs down in order as shown

against the lip of radiator outer tank base with
locking-type pliers while rotating the pliers toward
the tank.

5. Verify the height of the header tabs is same as

the height before removal.

6. Inspect for leakage from radiator. (See

E–4

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION

.)

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DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the transaxle.(See

K–29 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

2. Remove in the order indicated in the figure.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1

Drive plate mounting bolts
(See

K–44 Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal

Note

.)

2

Adapter

3

Drive plate
(See

K–44 Drive Plate Installation Note

.)

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K–44

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Drive Plate Mounting Bolts Removal Note

1. Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.
2. Remove the bolts and the drive plate.

Drive Plate Installation Note

Caution

• If the bolts are reused, remove the oil sealant from the bolt threads. Tightening a bolt that has old

sealant on it can cause thread damage.

1. Remove the sealant from the bolts hole in the crankshaft and from the drive plate mounting bolts.

Note

• If all the previous sealant cannot be removed from a bolt, replace the bolts.

• Do not apply sealant if a new bolts is used.

2. Install the drive plate.
3. Install the adapter.
4. Apply sealant to the drive plate mounting bolts and install them.
5. Set the SST or equivalent against the drive plate.

Caution

• When installing sealant covered bolts, tighten them immediately. Leaving these bolts in a half

installed condition could cause them to be stuck that way, due to the natural hardening or the
sealant.

6. Tighten the drive plate mounting bolts in two or

three steps in the order shown.

Tightening torque

108—1116 N·m {11.0—11.8 kgf·m, 80—85

ft·lbf}

7. Install the transaxle. (See

K–29 AUTOMATIC

TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

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