Mazda Automatic Transaxle JA5AX-EL. Manual — part 3

K1–2

OUTLINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION

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The following changes have been made since publication of the Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual JA5A-
EL (1738-1*-02D.).

DIRECT CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY

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Number of drive/driven plates have been modified.

DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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Assembly procedure has been modified.

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DIRECT CLUTCH DISASSEMBLY

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1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

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OUTLINE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

ATF

TF

ATF

TF

ATF

TF

9

4

3

1

2

10

SST

R

R

15

14

13

11

12

ATF

TF

ATF

TF

8

5

6

7

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1

Snap ring

2

Retainer

3

One-way clutch

4

Needle bearing

5

Snap ring

6

Retaining plate

7

Drive plate

8

Driven plate

9

Snap ring
(See

K1–3 Snap Ring Disassembly Note

)

10

Spring retainer

11

Return spring

12

Direct piston
(See

K1–3 Direct Piston Disassembly Note

)

13

O-ring

14

O-ring

15

Direct clutch drum

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

K1–3

K1

Snap Ring Disassembly Note

Caution

••••

Depress the spring retainer only enough to remove the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the
retainer component edges.

1. Install the SSTs in the clutch drum as shown.
2. Remove the snap ring.
3. Remove the SSTs.
4. Remove the spring retainer.
5. Remove the return spring.

Direct Piston Disassembly Note

1. Assemble the clutch drum to the transaxle case.

Warning

••••

Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes.
Wear protective eye wear whenever using compressed air.

Caution

••••

Applying compressed air to the assembled clutch pack for longer than 3 seconds at a time will
damage the seal. Do not apply compressed air for more than the aforementioned time when
testing the system.

Note

•

Regarding the position of the hole into which air is blown, refer to item “Oil pressure circuit’’ in this manual.

2. Remove the direct piston by applying

compressed air through the fluid passage.

3. Remove the O-ring from piston.

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DIRECT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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Assembly Procedure

1. Apply a coat of ATF to new O-rings, then install

them to the piston.

2. Apply a coat of ATF to inside of the clutch drum,

then install the piston while rotating it by hand.

Note

•

After installing the drum, ensure that the
piston rotates smoothly by hand.
If not, the O-ring may be caught.

3. Install the return spring.
4. Position the spring retainer.

Caution

••••

Depress the spring retainer only enough to remove the snap ring. Overpressing will damage the
retainer component edges.

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49 JE01 032

307-209

49 L019 001
49 G019 027

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O-RING

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K1–4

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

5. Install the SSTs in the clutch drum as shown.
6. Install the snap ring.
7. Remove the SSTs.

8. Install the drive plates and driven plates in the

order as shown in the figure.

9. Install the retaining plate.

10. Install the snap ring.

11. Place the direct clutch upside down, then install

the one-way clutch and retainer.

12. Install the snap ring.

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49 G019 029

49 JE01 032

307-209

49 L019 001
49 G019 027

AMU0517A980

DRIVEN PLATE

DRIVE PLATE

RETAINING PLATE

SNAP RING

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SNAP RING

ONE-WAY CLUTCH

RETAINER

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TD–1

TD

TD

TECHNICAL DATA

TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . TD-2

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. . . . . . . ... TD-2