Mazda CX 7. Manual — part 259

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–25

05-17

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TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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Caution

• Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be

sure not to allow water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting.

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. Disconnect the TCM connector.
4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector

cable.

Caution

• Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the

manual shaft lever when removing the
manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be
damaged.

5. Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure

to hold the manual shaft lever.

6. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.

B22

Shift solenoid
E control GND

Shift solenoid
E

• Inspect

resistance
between couple
component
terminals
B14and B22
(wiring harness-
side).

ATF
temperature:
20

°C {68°F}

5.0— 5.6

(ohms)

• Inspect shift solenoid E

(See 05-17-20
SOLENOID VALVE
INSPECTION[AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL])

• Inspect related harness

Terminal

Signal

Connected to

Test Condition

Continuity/

Resistance

Inspection item (s)

TCM

SELECTOR
CABLE

CLIP

MANUAL
SHAFT
LEVER

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MANUAL SHAFT LEVER

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

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TCM

MANUAL
SHAFT NUT

WASHER

MANUAL
SHAFT
LEVER

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–26

7. Remove the TCM.

Caution

• Do not touch the terminals.

8. Inspect the condition of the connector pin of the

coupler component (foreign material, bent pins,
broken pins) and O-ring after the TCM is
removed.

9. Align the transaxle case and coupler component

connector.

10. Be sure to match the position of the TCM

marking.

Caution

• Do not turn more than 60° from the

marking.

11. Install the TCM.

TCM
MOUNTING
BOLT

TCM

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–27

05-17

12. Verify the correct positioning of the TCM and

coupler component.

13. Tighten the TCM mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

19.6— 29.4 N·m {2.0— 2.9 kgf·m, 14.5— 21.6

ft·lbf}

Caution

• Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the

manual shaft lever when removing the
manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be
damaged.

14. Install the manual shaft lever and the washer.

15. Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure

to hold the manual shaft lever, and tighten the
manual shaft nut.

Tightening torque

9.8— 14.7 N·m {100— 142 kgf·cm, 87— 123

in·lbf}

16. Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in

the figure.

17. Shift the selector lever to P position.
18. Turn the manual shaft lever to P position.

19. Connect the selector cable and install the clip.
20. Connect the TCM connector.
21. Install the air cleaner component. (See 01-13-5

INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)

22. Connect the negative battery cable.

Warning

• If you replace the ATX or TCM, be sure to

initialize the learned values and perform
neutral position learning.

23. Perform the neutral position learning. (See 05-17-

28 Neutral Position Learning.)

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TCM

MANUAL
SHAFT NUT

WASHER

MANUAL
SHAFT
LEVER

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MANUAL SHAFT LEVER

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

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CLIP

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TCM

SELECTOR
CABLE

CLIP

MANUAL
SHAFT
LEVER

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–28

Neutral Position Learning

1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
3. After the vehicle is identified, select the following

items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.

• When using the IDS (notebook PC)

1. Select the "Power train".
2. Select "Transmission".

• When using the PDS (pocket PC)

1. Select "All Tests and Calibrations".

4. Then, select the “Transmission Learning”.
5. Perform the N range learning according to the

directions on the screen.

• When “Operation Successful” is displayed,

shift the selector lever to the P position and
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
then to the ON position after 5 s.

• If “Reinstall TCM properly and then try again” is displayed, perform the following inspection:

— Verify that the transaxle manual shaft is in the N position.

• If the manual shaft is in a position other than N, shaft it to the N position.

— Verify that the selector cable is adjusted properly.

• If the selector cable is not adjusted properly, adjust it. (See 05-18-7 SELECTOR CABLE

ADJUSTMENT.)

— Inspect the manual shaft lever for deformation.

• If there is any malfunction, replace the manual shaft lever.

6. Shift the selector lever from P position to D range, then verify that the positions of the selector lever and the

indicator are aligned.

• If there is any malfunction, inspect the DTC. (See 05-02-5 DTC TABLE[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

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WM: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

OIL SEAL (MANUAL SHAFT) REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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Caution

• Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be

sure not to allow water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting.

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 TCM. (See 05-17-25 TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)

Caution

• Do not damage the transaxle case.

• Do not damage the manual shaft.

4. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-

wrapped flathead screwdriver.

Caution

• Do not damage the oil seal.

DLC-2

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