Mazda 6 2002, Workshop Manual

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K–34
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
•
The oil seal is easily damaged by the sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do not let the splines
contact the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft. (See M–17 DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the oil seal.
4. Using the
SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal
in evenly until the SST contacts the transaxle
case.
5. Coat the lip of the oil seal with transaxle oil.
6. Install the drive shaft. (See
M–17 DRIVE SHAFT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Add ATF to the specified level. (See K–13
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT
.)
8. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See K–6
MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST .)
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CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL
A6E561421100W01
On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
•
Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes.
Wear protective eyes 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 oil pan, trouble may occur in the
transaxle case and oil pan. Clean with cleaning fluids.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a separate suitable container. (See
K–13 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT .)
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the crossmember. (See
R–23 FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. Disconnect the transaxle connectors and transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor connector.
8. Remove the oil strainer.
9. Remove the control valve body installation bolts A
as shown, then remove the control valve body
component as shown.
A6E5614W056
A6E5614W025
A6E5614W058