Mazda Training manual — part 33

Powertrain Transmissions

Manual Transmissions

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Depending on the installation position of the engine different types of manual
transmissions are used. Vehicles with transversally installed engine feature a MTX
(Manual Transaxle) and vehicles with longitudinally installed engine a MT (Manual
Transmission). The basic difference between MTX and MT is that the MTX has a
differential integrated in the transmission housing, while the MT has an external
differential at the rear axle.

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The MTX and MT fitted in the current Mazda models have the following features:

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Five or six speeds

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Two shafts or three shafts (the latter ones in coaxial or non-coaxial arrangement)

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Single-cone, double-cone or triple-cone synchronizer mechanism

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Operated via cable or directly by shift lever

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Hydraulic clutch actuation

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Conventional or dual-mass flywheel

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The following MTX are fitted in the current Mazda models:

Model / MTX

iB5

F35M-R

G35M-R

J65M-R

G66M-R

A26M-R

A26MX-R

Mazda2 (DY)

X

Mazda3

X

X

X

X

Mazda3 MPS

X

Mazda5

X

X

Mazda6

X

X

X

Mazda6 MPS

X

Mazda CX-7

X

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The following MT are fitted in the current Mazda models:

Model / MT

M15M-D

R15M-D

S15M-D

S15MX-D

P66M-D

Y16M-D

Mazda MX-5

X

X

Mazda RX-8

X

X

Mazda BT-50

X

X

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NOTE: All the manual transmissions are very similar in operation and servicing. Therefore,

this section only shows some samples of current manual transmissions.

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02-3

Transmissions Powertrain

F35M-R Transmission

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The F35M-R transmission is a two-shaft five-speed MTX, which is operated via cables. It
is only fitted in the Mazda3 models with Z-type engine.

Overview

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1

Input shaft

3

Differential

2 Output

shaft

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Powertrain Transmissions

Service Procedures

Transmission Oil Inspection

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For transmission oil inspection on the F35M-R transmission the distance between upper
edge of the hole in the transmission housing and oil level must be measured as shown
below (refer to the workshop manual for details).

NOTE: Since the oil inspection and oil replacement procedures may differ depending on the

transmission type or may be revised concerning the oil capacity and/or oil
specification, always refer to the respective workshop manual.

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1

Distance

3

Vehicle front

2

Hole in the transmission housing

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02-5

Transmissions Powertrain

A26M(X)-R Transmission

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The A26M(X)-R transmission is a three-shaft (non-coaxial arranged) six-speed MTX,
which is operated via cables.

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The A26M-R transmission is fitted in the Mazda3, Mazda5 and Mazda6 models with
RF-T engine, and in the Mazda3 MPS models. The A26MX-R transmission with bolted-
on transfer case is fitted in the Mazda6 MPS and Mazda CX-7 models.

NOTE: When replacing or refilling the transmission oil and/or the separate transfer oil only

use the specified type of oil (refer to the workshop manual for details).

Overview

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1

Output shaft no. 2

4

Differential

2

Input shaft

5

Output shaft no. 1

3

Transfer case (A26MX-R)

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