Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [LA4A-EL]
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LA4A-EL]
N o te
• The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the
transaxle and diagnosing certain problems. To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make
sure that the transaxle is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container. (Refer to 0 5 -1 7A AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT
[LA4A-EL].)
3. Remove the battery component. (Refer to 01-17 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the fresh-air duct, air cleaner component. (Refer to 0 1 -1 3A INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS].)
5. Remove the front wheel and tire.
6. Remove the splash shield.
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. After removal, remove the oil pan to check the condition of the transaxle.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Install the splash shield.
11. Install the wheel and tire.
12. Install the fresh-air duct, air cleaner component. (Refer to 01-13A INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS].)
13. Install the battery component. (Refer to 01-17 BATTERY REMOVEL/INSTALLATION.)
14. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF after installation. (Refer to 05-17A AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(ATF) REPLACEMENT [LA4A-EL].)
15. Check for leakage of ATF from all connecting points.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
17. Check the operation of the transaxle range switch. (Refer to 05-17A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
[LA4A-EL].)
18. Check the operation of the selector lever. (Refer to 05-18 SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION.)
19. Carry out the mechanical system test. (Refer to 05-17A MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST [LA4A-EL].)
Service item
Test item
Line pressure test Stall test
Time lag test
Automatic transaxle replacement
0
Automatic transaxle overhaul
O O O
Torque converter replacement
o
o
Oil pump replacement
o
Clutch system replacement
o
Differential replacement
0
20. Carry out the road test. (Refer to 0 5 -1 7A ROAD TEST [LA4A-EL].)
0 5 -1 7 A -2 0