Mazda 6. Manual — part 197

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

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K

Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1. Hold the cankshaft pulley to prevent drive plate

from rotating.

Caution

• Loosely and equally tighten the torque

converter nuts, then further tighten them
to the specified tightening torque.

2. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.

Tightening torque

34.3—60.8 N·m {3.5—6.2 kgf·m, 25—45 ft·lbf}

No.1 Engine Mount and No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1. Verify that the engine mount rubbers are installed as shown.
2. By aligning the holes with the stud bolts, install the No.4 engine mount bracket to the transaxle.
3. By aligning the holes with the stud bolts, install the No.1 engine mount to the transaxle.
4. Align the hole of the No.4 engine mount bracket with the No.4 engine mount rubber on vehicle, and temporarily

tighten the bolt D.

5. Tighten the nut B,C in order of B

→C, then bolt A.

6. Tighten the bolt D.

Tightening torque

A, B, C: 66.6—93.1 N·m {6.8—9.4 kgf·m, 50—

68 ft·lbf}

D: 85.3—116.6 N·m {8.7—11.8 kgf·m, 63—85

ft·lbf}

7. Tighten the bolt D to the No.1 engine mount.

Tightening torque

E: 85.3—116.6 N·m {8.7—11.8 kgf·m, 63—85

ft·lbf}

8. Remove the SST (49 E017 5A0).

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OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

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1. Drain the ATF. (See

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

.)

Caution

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• The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines

contact the oil seal.

2. Remove the drive shaft. (See

M–17 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

3. Remove the oil seal.
4. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal

in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle
case.

5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
6. Install the drive shaft. (See

M–17 DRIVE SHAFT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See

K–13

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT

.)

8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See

K–6

MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST

.)

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CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL

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On-Vehicle Removal

Warning

• Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes.

Wear protective eyes whenever using compressed air.

Caution

• Clean the transaxle exterior throughout with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.

• If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the

transaxle case and oil pan. Clean with cleaning fluids.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)

REPLACEMENT

.)

3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the crossmember. (See

R–23 FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Disconnect the transaxle connectors and transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor connector.
8. Remove the oil strainer.

9. Remove the control valve body installation bolts A

as shown, then remove the control valve body
component as shown.

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10. Remove the accumulators and accumulator

springs.

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CONTROL VALVE BODY INSTALLATION

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On-Vehicle Installation

Caution

• Be sure to align the parking rod and the

manual valve.

1. Install the accumulator springs and accumulators

into the transaxle case.

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Spring

Outer

diameter

(mm {in})

Free

Length

(mm

{in})

No. of

coils

Wire

diameter

(mm {in})

Servo apply
accumulator
large spring

21.0

{0.827}

67.8

{2.669}

10.3

3.5

{0.138}

Servo apply
accumulator
small spring

13.0

{0.512}

67.8

{2.669}

17.1

2.2

{0.087}

Forward
accumulator
small spring

21.0

{0.827}

75.0

{2.953}

10.7

2.3

{0.091}

Forward
accumulator
large spring

15.6

{0.614}

49.0

{1.929}

7.7

2.4

{0.094}

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2. Install the control valve body component.

Tightening torque

7.8—10.8 N·m

{80—110 kgf·cm, 70—95 in·lbf}

Bolt length (measured from below the head)

B: 40 mm {1.575 in}
No mark: 70 mm {2.756 in}

3. Install the oil strainer.
4. Match the harness colors, then connect the

solenoid connector and TFT sensor connector.

5. Install the ground.

Tightening torque

7.8—10.8 N·m {80—110 kgf·cm, 70—95

in·lbf}

6. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact

surfaces of the oil pan and transaxle case.

7. Install the oil pan.

Tightening torque

6—8 N·m {62—81 kgf·cm, 53—70 in·lbf}

8. Install the crossmember. (See

R–23 FRONT

CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

9. Install the front tires and splash shield.

10. Install the under cover.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Add ATF and with the engine idling, inspect the

ATF level. (See

K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT

.)

13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See

K–6 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST

.)

14. Carry out the road test. (See

K–9 ROAD TEST

.)

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OIL COOLER FLUSHING

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Note

• The contaminated cooler line (oil pipes and hoses) and auxiliary cooler must be flushed completely when

ATX is overhauled or replaced.

Spring

Color of connector

(harness side)

Pressure control solenoid

Black

Shift solenoid A

White

Shift solenoid B

Blue

Shift solenoid C

Green

Shift solenoid D

white

Shift solenoid E

Black

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