Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [LA4A-EL]
4. Separate the passenger side drive shaft from the
transaxle by prying with a bar inserted between
the outer ring and the transaxle, as shown in the
figure.
5. Suspend the drive shaft with a rope.
Transaxle Removal Note
Warning
• Do not allow the transaxle to fall from the
jack.
• Verify that the transaxle is securely
supported by the jack. If the transaxie
should fall, serious injury or death and
damage to the vehicle could result. Before
removing the transaxle make sure that the
jack is securely supporting it.
1 . Loosen the SST (engine support) and lean the
engine toward the transaxle.
W 6 U 5 1 7 W B 7
2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
W 6 U 5 1 7 W B 8
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.
Transaxle Installation Note
Warning
•
Do not allow the transaxle to fall from the
jack.
• Verify that the transaxle is securely
supported by the jack. If the transaxle
should fall, serious injury or death and
damage to the vehicle could result. Before
removing the transaxle make sure that the
jack is securely supporting it.
1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it into place.
W 6 U 5 1 7 W B 9
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
A: 90— 116 N m
{9.1— 11.9 kgf-m, 66— 86 ftlbf}
B: 38— 51 N m
{3.8— 5.3 kgf-m, 28— 38 ft lbf}
C: 19— 25 N m
{1.9—2.6 kgf-m, 14— 18 ft lbf}
3. Install the torque converter nuts.
Tightening torque
28— 46 N m {2.8— 4.7 kgf-m, 21— 33 ft lbf}
4. Hand tighten the No.4 engine mount nuts.
Joint Shaft Installation Note
1. Remove the SST from the transaxle case.
W 6 U 5 1 7 W B 6
49 G 01 7 5A 0
0 5 -1 7 A -2 4