1987 MAZDA 626 transaxle

7C INSTALLATION
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1. Attach rope at 2 places on the transaxle. Place a
flat board on a jack and set the transaxle on it.
Caution
The transaxle is not well balanced; be care-
ful when positioning it on the jack.
2. Move the transaxle into place and attach the rope
to the SST.
3. Mount the transaxle to the engine.
Tightening torque:
89—117 Nm (9.1—11.9 m-kg, 66—86 ft-lb)
Note
a) Lift the transaxle with the jack while pull-
ing the rope.
b) Align the torque converter bolts and drive
plate holes.
4. Install engine mount No. 4 and bracket.
Tightening torque:
(A) 36—54 Nm
(3.7—5.5 m-kg, 27—40 ft-lb)
(g) 64—89 N-m
(6.5—9.1 m-kg, 47—66 ft-lb)
5. Install engine mount No. 2.
Tightening torque:
® 67—93 N-m
(6.8—9.5 m-kg, 49—69 ft-lb)
(f) 37—52 N-m
(3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb)
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6. Install the crossmember and the left side lower arm
as an assembly.
Tightening torque:

(A)
36—54 N m
(3.7—5.5 m-kg, 27—40 ft-lb)
(|) 75—93 N m
(7.6—9.5 m-kg, 55—69 ft-lb)
©78—117 N m
(18.0—11.9 m-kg, 58—86 ft-lb)
7. Remove the jack and the rope.
8. Remove the SST.
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9. Install the starter and harnesses.
Tightening torque:
® 10—12 N-m
(100—120 cm-kg, 87—104 in-lb)
(|)31—46 N-m
(3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb)
10. Install the torque converter bolts.
Tightening torque:
34—49 Nm (3.5—5.0 m-kg, 25—36 ft-lb)
11. Install the end plate.
Tightening torque:
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
12. Replace the clip at the ends of the driveshafts and
joint shaft with new ones.
13. Install the joint shaft and right driveshaft as follows:
(1) Remove the SST and insert the joint shaft into
the transaxle.
(2) Mount the joint shaft bracket onto the engine.
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(3) Install and tighten the reamer bolts, then install
and tighten the standard bolts.
Tightening torque:
Reamer bolts 7—10 N-m
(70—100 cm-kg, 61—87 in-lb)
Standard bolts 42—62 N m
(4.3—6.3 m-kg, 31—46 ft-lb)
(4) Pull the front hub outward to connect the
driveshaft to the joint shaft.
(5) Push the joint from the differential side to se-
curely connect the driveshaft to the joint shaft.
Caution
a) Do not damage the oil seal.
b) After installation, pull the front hub outward
to verify that the driveshaft is secured.
Install the left driveshaft as follows:
(1) Pull the front hub outward to insert the
driveshaft into the transaxle.
(2) Push the joint from the differential side to con-
nect the driveshaft to the differential side gear.
Caution
a) Do not damage the oil seal.
b) After installation, pull the front hub outward
to verify that the driveshaft is secured.
Install the lower arm ball joints to the knuckles and
tighten the bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque:
36—54 N-m (3.7—5.5 m-kg, 27—40 ft-lb)
Install the under cover.
Install the stabilizer bar control link as follows:
(1) Install the stabilizer bar control link.
(2) Adjust length A to 20.1 mm (0.79 in).
(3) Tighten bolt B to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
16—23 N-m (1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb)
Install the tie-rod ends and cotter pins.
Tightening torque:
29—44 N-m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
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19. Install the oil cooler outlet and inlet hoses.
Note
Align the mating mark as shown.
20. Install the splash shields.
Tightening torque:
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
21. Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
88—118 N-m (9—12 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb)
22. Connect the vacuum hose.
23. Connect the selector cable.
Tightening torque:
Nut
44—64 N-m (4.5—6.5 m-kg, 33—47 ft-lb)
Bolts
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
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24. Connect the ground wires
to
the transaxle case and
oil pump.
Tightening torque:
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
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25. Connect the connectors.
(1) Inhibitor switch
(2) Kick-down switch
26. Connect the speedometer cable.
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31.
Connect the distributor lead.
Connect the main fuse block.
Tightening torque:
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb)
Install the fresh air duct.
Install the battery carrier and battery.
Tghtening torque:
Bolts
9—13 N-m (90—130 cm-kg, 78—113 in-lb)
Nut
5—7 N-m (50—70 cm-kg, 43—61 in-lb)
Pour in ATF and check the following:
(1) With the engine idling, check that the fluid lev-
el is between the F and L marks on the dip-
stick. (Refer to page 7C—25.)
(2) Check the manual linkage, and adjust if neces-
sary. (Refer to page 7C—26.)
(3) Check the inhibitor switch operation. (Refer to
page 7C—23.)
(4) Conduct a road test. (Refer to page 7C—18.)
(5) Check that there is no fluid leakage from the
transaxle. (Refer to page 7C—25.)
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DRIVESHAFT 9
REMOVAL
Remove in the sequence shown in the figure referring to the removal note for the specially marked parts.
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6. Hub cap
7. Lock nut
8. Driveshaft
9. Joint shaft
10. Transaxle
Removal Note
Lock nut
Applying the brakes. Raise the lock nut tab and loos-
en it. Do not remove it.
1. Wheel
2. Tie-rod end
3. Stabilizer
4. Lower arm
5. Splash shield
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9 DRIVESHAFT
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Driveshaft
Disconnect the driveshaft from the transaxle with a
prybar.
Note
Do not damage the boot or the oil seal.
Joint shaft
As shown in the figure, insert a pry bar between the
driveshaft and the joint shaft and tap on the bar to
uncouple them.
Front wheel hub
Use the SST to push the shaft out if it is stuck in the
front wheel hub.
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Differential
Install the SST to hold the side gear after removing
the driveshaft.
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DRIVESHAFT 9
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal referring to the installation note.
Torque specifications
42—62 N m (4.3—6.3 m-kg, 31—46 ft-lb)
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg,
7—10 N-m (70—100 cm-kg, 60—86 in-lb)
16—23 N-m
(1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb)
29—44 N-m (3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb)
43—54 N-m (4.4—5.5 m-kg, 32—40 ft-lb)
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 In-lb)
235—319 N-m (24.0—32.5 m-kg, 174—235 ft-lb)
88—118 N-m (9.0—12.0 m-kg 65—87 ft-lb)
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Clip
Installation Note
Clip
Install a new clip.
Note
a) Before installing the shaft, check the trans-
axle oil seal for damage.
b) Apply transaxle oil to the oil seal lip.
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