1987 MAZDA 626 transaxle

REMOVAL 7B
REMOVAL
PRECAUTION
(1) Drain the ATF before removal.
(2) Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands after attaching the engine support.
Components
1. Battery
2. Battery carrier
3. Main fuse block
4. Distributor lead
5. Air flow meter connector
(G4A-EL)
6. Air cleaner assembly
(G4A-EL)
7. Air cleaner hose (G4A-EL)
8. Fresh air duct (G4A-HL)
9. Speedometer cable
10. Connectors
11. Grounds
12. Selector cable
13. Throttle cable
14. Front wheels
15. Splash shields
16. Oil cooler outlet and inlet
hoses
17. Tie-rod ends
18. Stabilizer bar control links
19. Lower arm ball joints
20. Driveshaft
21. Joint shaft bracket
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22. Joint shaft and driveshaft
23. Exhaust pipe bracket
24. Gusset plates
25. Under cover
26. Torque converter nuts
27. Manifold bracket (G4A-EL)
28. Starter
29. Engine mount No.4
30. Engine mount No.2
31. Crossmember and left side
lower arm
32. Transaxle
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7B REMOVAL
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1. Remove the battery and battery carrier.
2. Disconnect the main fuse block.
3. Disconnect the distributor lead.
4. Disconnect the air flow meter connector and re-
move the air cleaner assembly. (G4A-EL)
5. Remove the air cleaner hose. (G4A-EL)
6. Remove the fresh air duct. (G4A-HL)
7. Disconnect the speedometer cable.
8. Disconnect the connectors.
(1) Inhibitor switch
(2) Solenoid valve
(3) Pulse generator (G4A-EL)
(4) Fluid temperature switch (G4A-EL)
9. Disconnect the grounds from the transaxle case.
10. Disconnect the selector cable.
11. Disconnect the throttle cable.
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REMOVAL 7B
12. Remove the front wheels.
13. Remove the splash shields.
14. Drain the ATF.
15. Disconnect the oil cooler outlet and inlet hoses.
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16. Disconnect the tie-rod ends with the SST.
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17. Remove the stabilizer bar control links.
18. Remove the bolts and nuts at the left and right low-
er arm ball joints.
19. Pull the lower arms downward to separate them
from the knuckles.
Caution
Do not damage the ball joint dust boots.
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20. Separate the left driveshaft from the transaxle by
prying with a bar inserted between the shaft and
the case.
Caution
Do not damage the oil seal.
21. Remove the joint shaft bracket.
22. Separate the right driveshaft together with the joint
shaft in the same manner.
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REMOVAL 7B
30. Remove engine mount No. 4 and bracket.
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31. Remove engine mount No. 2.
32. Remove the crossmember and the left side lower
arm as an assembly.
33. Lean the engine toward the transaxle by loosen-
ing the engine support hook bolt.
34. Support the transaxle with a jack.
35. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
36. Remove the transaxle.
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DISASSEMBLY 7B
Procedure
Precaution
(1) Drain the ATF before removing the transaxle from the vehicle.
(2) Disassemble the transaxle in a clean area (dustproof workspace) to prevent dust entry into the
mechanisms.
(3) Clean the transaxle exterior thoroughly with steam and/or cleaning solvents prior to disassembly.
(4) Inspect the individual transaxle components in accordance with the Troubleshooting during disas-
sembly.
(5) Use plastic hammers when applying force to separate the light alloy case joints.
(6) Do not use rags during disassembly.
(7) Neatly arrange the removed parts in order during disassembly.
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7B DISASSEMBLY
4. Assemble the SST.
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5. Lift the transaxle and mount it on the SST.
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Note
Attach the suitable hanger to the oil pump as
shown.
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Warning
Avoid leaning the transaxle to one side dur-
ing disassembly, it may turn quickly and cause
injury.
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DISASSEMBLY 7B
DISASSEMBLY-STEP 3
Component
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1. Transaxle case
2. Output shell
3. Snap ring
4. Spring and retainer assembly
5. Low and reverse brake piston
6. Plug, washer, spring, and detent ball
7. Bracket
8. Manual shaft and manual plate
9. Actuator support
10. Parking assist lever
11. Parking pawl
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7B DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolts; then remove the transaxle case
by tapping lightly with a plastic hammer.
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3. Remove the low and reverse brake piston
(1) Install the SST.
(2) Compress the spring and retainer assembly.
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(3) Remove the snap ring with snap ring pliers;
then remove the spring and retainer assembly.
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