1994 MAZDA MX-5 Oil

K MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST Evaluation of Stall Test 4bove specification Nithin specification In all ranges In D (Normal), and L ranges In D (Normal) range only In R range only 3elow specification Possible cause I Worn oil Dumo Oil leakage from oil pump, control Insufficient line pressure Direct clutch and overdrive one-way clutch sli~~ina Rear clutch slipping One-way clutch slipping Low and reverse brake slipping Front clutch slipping Perform road test to determine if this is caused by low and reverse brake or front clutch as follows: a) Effective engine braking in L range . . . . . . . . . . Front clutch b) No enaine brakina in L range . . . . . Low and reverse brake All ~hiftcont~elements within transmission are functioning normally Engine out of tune One-wav clutch sli~~ina within toraue converter Gartner Banana

K MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST LINE PRESSURE TEST This test measures line pressures for checking the hydraulic components and inspecting for oil leakage. Preparation d 1. Perform the preparation procedure shown in the STALL TEST. (Refer to page K-22.) 2. Connect a tachometer to the engine. Warning Removing the square-head plug when the ATF is hot is dangerous. Hot ATF can come out of the opening and badly burn. Before removing the square-head plug, allow the ATF to cool. 3. Connect the SST to the line pressure inspection hole(s). Procedure 1. Start the engine and check the idle speed in P range. (Refer to section F.) Idle speed: 750--850 rpm * 2. Shift the selector lever to D range and read the line pressure at idle. Caution If the accelerator pedal is pressed for longer than 5 seconds while the brake pedal is pressed, the transmission could be damaged. Therefore, do steps 3 and 4 within 5 seconds of each oth- er. 3. Depress the brake pedal firmly with the left foot and gradually depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot. 4. Read the line pressure as soon as the engine speed becomes constant, then release the accelerator .- pedal. 5. Shift the selector to N and let the engine idle for 1 minute or more to cool the ATF. 6. Read the line pressure at idle and at the engine stall speed for each range in the same manner. Gartner Banana

MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST K Specified line pressure: 7. Cool the transmission and reconnect the SST to the line pressure inspection hole. 8. Connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum diaphragm and place the pump inside the vehicle. 9. Shift the selector lever to R range. 10. Read the line pressure at idle as described below. Range D range S range L range R range Specified line pressure: Pressure kPa {kgflcm2, psi] Idle 285--362 i2.9-3.7,42-52) 785--921 (8.G9.4, 11 4--133) 295-392 {3.0-4.0,43--56) 775--970 (7.9--9.9, 1 1 S140) Vacuum Atmospheric pressure 1 400 mmHg (15.7 inHg} I 393490 (4.0-5.0,57-71) I Stall 79S912 18.1-9.3, 11 &I321 795--91 2 {8.1-9.3, 11 6--132) 883-1,078 l9.0-11 .O, 128-1 56) 1,972-2,167 (20.1-22.1,286--314) Line pressure kPa {kgf/cm2, psi) 883-1,078 {9.&11 .O, 128--156) 200 mmHg (7.87 inHg) - Evaluation of Line Pressure Test 687-784 17.0-4.0, 10-113) Below specification I Excessive line pressure Condition I Possible Cause In all ranges Worn oil pump Fluid leakage from the oil pump, control valve body, and/or transmission case Stuck pressure regulator valve Fluid leakage from the direct clutch and/or fourth gear band servo release side hydraulic circuit In D (Normal), S (Normal), and L Fluid leakage from the rear clutch hydraulic circuit ranaes I Stuck pressure modifier valve In S (Normal & Hold) and L ranges I Fluid leakage from the throttle backup valve hydraulic circuit In L and R ranges I Fluid leakage from the low and reverse hydraulic circuit In S range (Hold) In R range only Stuck throttle backup valve Stuck backup control valve Backup control function (electronic) not operating properly Stuck pressure modifier valve Stuck backup control valve Fluid leakage from the front clutch and/or 2nd band servo release side hydraulic circuit Below specification Excessive pressure In all ranges Same as Line Pressure Test Leaking or disconnected vacuum hose Leaking vacuum diaphragm Diaphragm rod too long Stuck vacuum throttle valve Stuck Dressure renulator valve I In S ranae (Hold) I Stuck pressure modifier valve Gartner Banana

ROAD TEST K ROAD TEST A road test is necessary to inspect for problems in the different gear ranges. If a range or function tar- b geted by the road test is found to have any problem, refer to the ELECTRONIC SYSTEM COMPONENT segment or the TRANSMISSION, OIL COOLER, DRIVE PLATE, and SHIFT MECHANISM segments of this section. Do the road test only when the ATF is 50-80°C (1 22-1 76°F). D-RANGE TEST Shift Point, Shift Pattern, and Shift Shock 1. Shift the selector lever to D range and select the Normal mode. 2. Accelerate the vehicle with half-and wide open throttle opening. 3. Verify that 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4 upshifts, downshifts, and lockup are obtained. The shift points must be as shown in the D range (Normal) shift diagram. Note There is fourth gear is any of the following conditions. A The cruise control is operating, and there is an 8kmIh (5 mph} difference between the preset cruise speed and the vehicle speed. B The SET or RESUME switch is ON. There is no lockup when water temperature is below 50°C (1 22°F) or in the throttle valve closed posi- tion. 4. Check the upshifts for shift shock or slippage in the same manner. 5. While driving in overdrive, shift the selector lever to S range and verify that 4-3 downshift immediately occurs, then decelerate and verify that engine braking effect is felt in only third gear and 2nd gears. D-range (Normal) shift diagram p'yJ ..,,*sw.. LOCKUP AVAILABLE WHEN ACCELERATING AND CRUSING LOCKUP AVAILABLE WHEN COASTING 0 20 (1 2) 40 (25) 60 (37) 80 {50) 100 (63) 1 20 (75) 140 (87) 1 60 (99) VEHICLE SPEED kmlh {mph) Gartner Banana

K AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) Fluid leaks Check for fluid leaks of the transmission as shown below, and repair or replace as necessary. 1. Gaskets, O-ring, and plugs 2. Oil hoses, oil pipes, and connections 3. Oil cooler @ .... O-RING @ .... GASKET 0 .... OIL SEAL 0 .... PLUG @ .... OTHER Gartner Banana

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) K REPLACEMENT 1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. Warning When the transmission and the ATF are hot, they can cause burns to the skin. Allow the transmis- sion and the ATF to cool before doing this proce- dure. 2. Loosen the oil pan installation bolts, and drain the ATF into a container. 3. Remove the oil pan and gasket. 4. Clean the oil pan and the magnet. 5. Install the oil pan along with a new gasket. Tightening torque: 5.9-7.8 N-m (60-80 kgfecm, 53-69 in-lbf) 6. Add approximately 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt} ATF, and check the ATF level. (Refer to page K-35.) Specified ATF: DexronmII or M-I11 Gartner Banana

TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION UNIT (REMOVAL) Preparation SST 49 0259 440 Holder, mainshaft For prevention of oil leakage 1. Shift the selector lever to N range. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands. 4. The oil pan could contain small chips, shavings, and other particles helpful in checking the condition of the transmission and diagnosing certain problems. To ensure that all foreign particles stay in the oil pan, make sure that the transmission is never tipped completely over while the oil pan is still installed. Warning When the transmission and the ATF are hot, they can cause burns to the skin. Allow the trans- mission and the ATF to cool before doing this procedure. 5. Drain the ATF into a suitable container. 6. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note. 7. After removal, remove the oil pan to check condition of the transmission. Gartner Banana

TRANSMISSION K 1. Shift rod 12. Lockup solenoid connector 2. Undercover 13. Oil pipe 3. Performance rod 14. Harness 4. Exhaust pipe 15. Power plant frame (PPF) 5. Propeller shaft Removal Note ............. page K-48 Removal .................... section L 1 6. Undercover 6. Speedometer cable 17. Torque converter Nut - 7. Vacuum hose 18. Starter u 8. Parklneutral switch connector 19. Transmission mount bolt 9. Vehicle speed pulse generator connector 20. Transmission 10. Solenoid connector Removal Note ............. page K-49 11. ATF thermosensor connector Gartner Banana