Mazda CX 7. Manual — part 262

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–37

05-17

Converter housing side (AWD)

Substitution SST

• 49 L033 101

Outer diameter: 73— 76.3 mm {2.88— 3.00
in}
Inner diameter: 69 mm {2.72 in} or more
Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more
Length: 20 mm {0.79 in} or more

10. Install the joint shaft. (2WD) (See 03-13-3 JOINT

SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[2WD].)

11. Install the transfer and joint shaft. (AWD) (See 03-

13-4 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION[AWD].) (See 03-16-3
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12. Install the drive shaft. (See 03-13-12 FRONT

DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13. Add ATF to the specified level. (See 05-17-11 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)

REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

14. Connect the negative cable.
15. Perform the mechanical system test. (See 05-17-3 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR O-RING REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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Caution

• The O-ring is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines

contact the O-ring.

1. Remove the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See 03-13-3 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[2WD].) (See

03-13-4 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AWD].) (See 03-13-12 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)

Caution

• Do not damage the differential case.

2. Remove and discard the O-ring using a tape-

wrapped flathead screwdriver.

Caution

• Do not damage the O-ring.

• Do not damage the differential case.

3. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it to the

differential case.

4. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See 03-13-3

JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION[2WD].) (See 03-13-4 JOINT
SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AWD].) (See
03-13-12 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)

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WM: CONTROL VALVE BODY

7.4

—

8.4 mm

{0.292

—

0.330 in}

49 L033 101

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–38

CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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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 eyeglasses 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 control valve body cover, trouble

may occur in the transaxle case and control valve body cover. Clean with cleaning fluid.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See 01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH

TC].)

3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain the ATF. (See 05-17-11 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)

5. Remove the resonance chamber. (See 01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH

TC].)

6. Remove the thermo valve. (See 05-17-47 OIL

COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL].)

7. Remove the control valve body cover installation

bolt.

Caution

• Do not damage the fitting surface of the

transaxle case and the control valve body
cover.

• Do not deform the control valve body

cover.

R

THERMO VALVE

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–39

05-17

8. Using a plastic hammer, tap the control valve

body cover to remove it.

Caution

• Be careful not to damage the solenoid

valves and connectors.

• Do not pull the wiring harnesses when

removing the connector.

Note

• Disconnect the solenoid connector

according to the following procedure:

1. Insert a precision screwdriver from the

backside into the connector as shown in
the figure.

2. Pry the screwdriver in the direction of the

arrow and disconnect the connector.

Caution

• Do not damage the solenoid valves and

connectors with the screwdriver.

• When disconnecting connectors, grasp

the connectors, not the harnesses.
Otherwise, the harnesses may be pulled
out of the connector causing poor
contact.

9. Disconnect the solenoid connectors, VSS

connector and the input/turbine speed sensor
connector.

10. Disconnect the coupler component from the

clamp.

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CLAMP

CLAMP

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–40

11. Remove the lock plate, and pull out the TFT

sensor from the control valve body.

12. Remove the O-ring from the TFT sensor.

Note

• Be sure to secure the coupler component

with tape so that it will not interfere with the
control valve body component.

13. Fix the coupler component with tape to the

transaxle case as shown in the figure.

14. Remove the VSS connector and input/turbine

speed sensor connector from the solenoid clamp.

Note

• Be sure to secure the VSS and input/turbine speed sensor with tape so that they will not interfere with the

control valve body component.

15. Fix the VSS wiring harness and input/turbine

speed sensor wiring harness with tape to the
transaxle case as shown in the figure.

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VSS CONNECTOR

INPUT/TURBINE SPEED SENSOR
CONNECTOR

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