Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 93

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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

[MZI-3.7] .)

3. Disconnect the TCM connector.

4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.

B20

Vehicle
speed (+)

VSS

B19 and B20 (wiring
harness-side).

[AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness

B21

Shift
solenoid F
control

Shift
solenoid F



Inspect
resistance
between
couple
component
terminals
B21 and
B16
(wiring
harness-
side).

ATF
temperature:
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift
solenoid F (Se
SOLENOID
VALVE
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness

B22

Shift
solenoid E
control
GND

Shift
solenoid E



Inspect
resistance
between
couple
component
terminals
B14 and
B22
(wiring
harness-
side).

ATF
temperature:
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift
solenoid E (S
SOLENOID
VALVE
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL,
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness

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.

CAUTION:



Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when
removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be
damaged.

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5. Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever.

Fig. 41: Identifying Manual Shaft Lever
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

6. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.

Fig. 42: Identifying Manual Shaft Nut & Washer
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

7. Remove the TCM.

Fig. 40: Identifying Manual Shaft Lever & TCM Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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Fig. 43: Identifying TCM
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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.

Fig. 45: Identifying Connector Pin Of Coupler Component
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:



Do not touch the terminals.

Fig. 44: Identifying Air Filter
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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9. Align the transaxle case and coupler component connector.

Fig. 46: Locating Transaxle Case
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

10. Be sure to match the position of the TCM marking.

11. Install the TCM.

Fig. 47: Identifying TCM
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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 turn more than 60° from the marking.

CAUTION:



Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when

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