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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–99
K2
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E5714190902011. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the battery and battery tray.
3. Remove the aircleaner component. (See Sectin F.)
4. Remove the front tires and splash shield.
5. Remove the under cover.
6. Separate the steering shaft and steering hose. (See N–13 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE (4WD)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Remove the front auto leveling sensor. (See Section T.)
8. Drain the ATF. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
Warning
•Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
Caution
•To prevent the torque converter and transaxle from separating, remove the transaxle without
tilting it toward the torque converter.
9. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Adjust the headlight zeroset. (See Section T.)
12. Add ATF to the specified level. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See K2–72 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
×: Test to be performed after the service work
14. Carry out the road test. (See K2–75 ROAD TEST.)
Service itemTest item
Line
pressure
testStall testTime lag
test
ATX replacement×
ATX overhaul×××
Torque converter
replacement××
Oil pump
replacement×
Clutch system
replacement××
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K2–106
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
5. Install the control valve body cover.
Tightening torque
6.9—8.8 N·m
{0.70—0.90 kgf·m, 5.1—6.5 ft·lbf}
6. Install the oil hose and oil pipe. (See K2–108 OIL
COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
7. Install the radiator. (See Section E.)
8. Install the shroud panel. (See Section S.)
9. Install the front bumper. (See Section S.)
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Fill the transaxle with the specified ATF. (See K2–
80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT.)
12. Inspect for leakage of ATF from the oil pan or the oil hose connecting points.
13. Carry out the mechanical system test. (See K2–72 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
14. Carry out the road test. (See K2–75 ROAD TEST.)
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OIL COOLER FLUSHINGA6E571419900202
Caution
•Power flushing should be performed very carefully when removing the accumulated debris from
the fluid baffle, otherwise the debris cannot be removed or the problem becomes even worse.
Note
•The contaminated cooler line (oil pipes and hoses) and auxiliary cooler (if equipped) must be flushed
completely when ATX is overhauled or replaced.
•Performing back and reverse power flushing two times each does not work because debris or particles
flow out from the feed pipe side of ATX.
Recommended power-flushing manufacturer
Power Flushing
Repair procedure
1. Before power flushing, inspect the hoses/lines and clamps. Power flushing must begin with back flushing
followed by forward flushing to quickly dislodge the restriction. If back flushing is not performed before forward
flushing, the restriction could further reduce the ATF flow through the internal mesh type baffle of the cooler and
flushing will not be effective or possible.
Inspecting oil lines & clamps
1. Be sure to inspect the lines (hoses/pipes) for cuts, crimps (pinched), cracks or any other damage before
reusing them. If any problem exists replace it.
Caution
•Always use new clamps when replacing hoses.
CONTROL
VALVE BODY
COVER
A6E5714W143
Manufacturer Part number Description
Kent Moore J35944-AMAZFlushing kit or
equivalent
OTC 60081Portable torque
converter, oil cooler
cleaner or equivalent
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K2–108
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E5714199002031. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the ATF into a container. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the radiator. (See Section E.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Add ATF to the specified level. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.)
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Inspect for oil leakage from the oil pipes and oil hoses.
9. Inspect for coolant from the hoses.
10. Inspect the ATF level and condition. (See K2–78 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION.)
11. Carry out the line pressure test. (See K2–72 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
12. Carry out the road test. (See K2–75 ROAD TEST.)
.
Radiator (In Tank Oil Cooler) Installation Note
1. The automatic transaxle oil cooler flushing must be performed whenever a transaxle is removed for service
because the existing fluid may be contaminated, and to prevent contamination of new fluid.
Note
• The flushing must be performed after installation of the overhauled or replacing transaxle.
2. Follow the instructions in the manufacturer’s publication for flushing operation.
R
R
1
2
1
3
4
2
R2
R2
R
7.8—10.8 N·m
{80—110 kgf·cm, 69.5—95.4 in·lbf} 7.8—10.8 N·m
{80—110 kgf·cm, 69.5—95.4 in·lbf}24—35
{2.5—3.5, 18—26}
2
5
AB
A
B
N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}
R
A6E5714W146
1Oil hose
(See K2–109 Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose
Installation Note)
2 Hose clamp
(See K2–109 Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose
Installation Note)
3Oil cooler4 Oil pipe
(See K2–109 Oil Pipe, Hose Clamp, Oil Hose
Installation Note)
5 Radiator (in tank oil cooler)
(See K2–108 Radiator (In Tank Oil Cooler)
Installation Note)
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P–10
OUTLINE , GENERAL PROCEDURES
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E690201020205•The following changes have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual (1730-1*-02C).
Power brake unit
•Removal/installation procedure has been modified.
Vacuum switch (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
•Inspection procedure has been added.
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Vacuum pump (MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
•Inspection procedure has been added.
•Removal/installation procedure has been added.
Front brake (disc)
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
•Removal/installation procedure has been modified.
Disc pad (front)
•Replacement procedure has been modified.
Parking brake (lever type)
•Adjustment procedure has been modified.
DSC HU/CM
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
Combine sensor (Forward-G sensor)
•Inspection procedure has been modified.
On-board diagnostic (ABS/TCS)
•4WD and MZR-CD (RF Turbo) have been added.
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PRECAUTION (BRAKES)A6E691001020201Wheels and Tires Removal/Installation
1. The removal and installation procedures for the wheels and tires are not mentioned in this section. When a
wheel is removed, tighten it to 88—118 N·m {9.0—12.0 kgf·m, 65.0—87.0 ft·lbf}.
Brake Lines Disconnection/Connection
Caution
•Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid does get on a painted surface, wipe it off
immediately.
1. Tighten the brake pipe flare nut using the SST (49 0259 770B). Be sure to modify the brake pipe flare nut
tightening torque to allow for use of a torque wrench-SST combination.
•If any brake line has been disconnected anytime during the procedure, add brake fluid, bleed the brakes,
and inspect for leakage after the procedure has been completed.
Connectors Disconnection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any work that requires handling of connectors. Reconnect
the negative battery cable only after the work is completed.
ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC Components Operations
1. Make sure that there are no DTCs in the ABS, ABS/TCS, or DSC memory after working on ABS, ABS/TCS or
DSC components.
•If there are any DTCs in the memory, clear them.
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OUTLINE
GENERAL PROCEDURES