2002 MAZDA 6 engine

K2–78
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Evaluation
End Of SieAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTIONA6E571419001201Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. One way of determining whether the transaxle should be replaced is by noting:
•If the ATF is muddy or varnished.
•If the ATF smells strange or unusual.
ATF Condition
Condition Possible Cause
No 1-2 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid C
Stuck shift valve C
Wore 2-4 brake
Trouble intermediate sensor
No 2-3 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid A
Stuck shift valve A
Wore high clutch
No 3-4 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid B
Stuck shift valve B
Wore 2-4 brake
No 4-5 up- or downshiftStuck shift solenoid A
Stuck shift valve A
Wore direct clutch
Trouble TFT
TCC non operation shiftStuck TCC solenoid valve
Stuck TCC valve
Incorrect shift pointTrouble VSS output signal
Trouble TR switch
Trouble TP signal and engine torque signal
Excessive shift shock slippageStuck pressure control solenoid
Stuck pressure regulator valve
Stuck pressure modifier valve
Stuck accumulator valve A, B, or C
Stuck 2-4 brake solenoid valve
Stuck high clutch solenoid valve
Stuck low clutch accumulator
Stuck 2-4 brake accumlator
Stuck high clutch accumlator
Stuck direct clutch accumlator
Stuck reduction accumlator
Trouble VSS
No Engine braking effect Wore reduction brake band
Stuck reduction reducing valve
Stuck reduction timing valve
Stuck reduction timing solenoid valve
Condition Possible cause
Clear dark red Normal—
Light red (pink) Contaminated with water•Broken oil cooler inside of radiator
•Poor filler tube installation:
Problem could be occurring to parts inside the
transaxle by water contamination. If necessary,
exchange transaxle.
Reddish
brownHas burnt smell and metal
specs are foundDeteriorated ATFDefect powertrain components inside of transaxle:
Specks cause wide range of problems by plugging up
in oil pipe, control valve body and oil cooler in radiator.
•When large amount of metal specks are found.
Exchange transaxle if necessary.
•Implement flushing operation as there is a
possibility to have specks plugging up oil pipe and/
or oil cooler inside of radiator.
Has no burnt smell Normal•Discoloration by oxidation

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–79
K2
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
Caution
•The ATF amount varies according to ATF's temperature. Therefore, when checking the ATF level or
replacing the ATF, use a thermometer to measure the temperature then adjust the ATF amount to
the specified level according to the specified temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Adjust the length of the thermistor probe measure to the measure same as the dipstick and hold the probe with
a paper holder.
4. Insert into the filler tube and measure the
temperature.
5. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches (60—
70 °C {140—158 °F}).
Caution
•Do not warm the transaxle by performing
stalls. This will damage the torque
converter.
Note
•In some cases it may be necessary to
inspect the ATF in the cool range 15—25 °C
{59—77 °F} before warming up the engine.
6. While depressing the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to each range (P—M), pausing momentarily in each
range.
7. Shift back to P position.
Note
•If the ATF level is too high or too low in hot condition, the following problems may be the cause.
8. While the engine is idling, verify that the ATF level
is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}) range. Add the
ATF specified type of, if necessary. (See K2–80
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT.)
ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
®III)
Capacity (Approximate quantity)
8.3 L {8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt}
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ATF level Condition Possible cause
Too lowLine pressure is
lower than the
specificationAir in transaxle oil passage
due to slipping or damaged
clutch mechanism
Too high ATF is hotATF deteriorated due to
slipping clutch or stuck
valve
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENTA6E571419001202
Warning
•When the transaxle and ATF are hot, they can badly burn you. Turn off the engine and wait until
they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Remove the oil dipstick.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and washer.
3. Drain the ATF into a container.
4. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
Tightening torque
39—54 N·m {3.9—5.6 kgf·m, 29—40 ft·lbf}
5. Add the specified type of ATF through the oil filler
tube, until ATF level reaches lower notch of
dipstick.
ATF type
ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron
®III)
Capacity (Approximate quantity)
8.3 L {8.8 US qt, 7.3 Imp qt}
6. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT (65 °C {149 °F}) range.
•Add ATF to the specified level as necessary.
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TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTIONA6E571419440201
Note
•Input signals of the TR switch can be inspected with a WDS or equivalent. (See K2–90 TCM
INSPECTION.)
Inspection of Operation
1. Verify that the starter operates only with the ignition switch at the START position and the selector lever in P
and N positions.
•If not as specified, inspect for continuity at the TR switch. (See K2–80 Inspection of Continuity.)
2. Verify that the back-up lights illuminate when shifted to R position with the ignition switch at the ON position.
•If not as specified, inspect for continuity at the TR switch.
Inspection of Continuity
1. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
2. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch.
•If not as specified, adjust the TR switch, then
reinspect the TR switch. (See K2–83
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT.)
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TR SWITCHTR SWITCH
CONNECTOR
A6E5714W107
Position/
Range
H
P
R
N
DBCAEDGI FConnector terminal: Continuity
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
TRANSAXLE FLUID TEMPERATURE (TFT) SENSOR INSPECTIONA6E5714190102021. Disconnect the terminal component No.2
connector.
2. Remove the oil dipstick.
3. Insert the thermistor probe into the filler tube.
4. Start the engine.
5. Measure resistance between the terminals G and
H.
•If not as specified, replace the TFT sensor.
(See K2–99 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND
TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(See Automatic Transaxle Workshop Manual
JA5A-EL.)
6. Connect the terminal component No.2 connector.
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ATF temperature (°C {°F}) Resistance (kilohm)
-20 {-4} 15.87—17.54
0 {32} 5.73—6.33
20 {68} 2.38—2.63
40 {104} 1.10—1.22
60 {140} 0.56—0.62
80 {176} 0.31—0.34
100 {212} 0.18—0.20
120 {248} 0.11—0.12
130 {266} 0.09—0.10
TERMINAL COMPONENT No.2
A6E5714W117
A6E5614W003
ACEG
BDFH
A6E5714W118
INCREASES
RESISTANCE (ohm)
ATF TEMPERATURE INCREASESCHARACTERISTIC
OF TFT SENSOR
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E5714212802031. Remove the control valve body. (See K2–105 CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the solenoid valves and manual valve.
.
3. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on the solenoid valve.
4. Install the solenoid valve and manual valve in the control valve body.
Tightening torque
8.34—10.30 N·m
{85.0—105.0 kgf·cm, 73.78—91.13 in·lbf}
5. Install the control valve body. (See K2–105 CONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Add the ATF while the engine is idling, and inspect the ATF level and leakage. (See K2–80 AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT.) (See K2–79 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection.)
7. Carry out the time lag test and line pressure test. (See K2–72 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST.)
8. Carry out the road test. (See K2–75 ROAD TEST.)
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TCM INSPECTIONA6E571418901211Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
Note
•Use the ground of terminal 1C and 1Y of the TCM when measuring terminal voltage, as an error may
occur when connecting the negative circuit tester to ground.
5
44
3
10
687
9
1
2
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1 Manual valve
2 2-4 brake solenoid valve
3 Neutral shift solenoid valve
4 TCC solenoid valve
5 Shift solenoid C6 Shift solenoid B
7 Reduction timing solenoid valve
8 Shift solenoid A
9 Pressure control solenoid
10 High clutch solenoid valve

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–101
K2
No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal Note
1. Support the engine using the SST before removing the No.1 engine mount.
2. Remove the No.1 engine mount.
Transaxle Removal Note
1. Loosen the part marked A and lean the engine
toward the transaxle.
2. Support the transaxle on a jack.
3. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle.
1O2 sensor connector
2 Terminal component No.1, No.2 connector
3 TR switch connector
4 GND harness
5 Selector cable
(See K2–104 Selector Cable Installation Note)
6 Cable bracket
7 Oil hose
8 Transaxle mounting bolt (upper side)
9 Starter (See Section G)
10 Endplate cover
11 Lower arm (front, rear) ball joint (See Section R)
12 Damper fork
13 Tie-rod end ball joint
(See N–13 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
(4WD) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)
14 Stabilizer control link
15 Drive shaft (left side) (See Section M)16 Drive shaft (right side) (See Section M)
17 Joint shaft (See Section M)
18 No.1 engine mount
(See K2–101 No.1 Engine Mount Bracket Removal
Note)
(See K2–103 No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note)
19 Crossmember bracket
20 Crossmember, steering gear (See Section R)
21 Torque converter installation nuts
(See K2–102 Torque Converter Nuts Removal
Note)
(See (SeeK2–102 Torque Converter Nuts
Installation Note)
22No.4 engine mount
(See K2–103 No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note)
23 Transaxle mounting bolt (lower side)
24 Transaxle
(See K2–101 Transaxle Removal Note)
(See K2–102 Transaxle Installation Note)
49 E017 5A0
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A
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
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2. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.
Tightening torque
34.3—60.5 N·m
{3.50—6.16 kgf·m, 25.3—44.6 ft·lbf}
No.4 Engine Mount Installation Note
1. Verify that the No.4 engine mount bracket are
installed as shown.
2. Lightly tighten the bolt D.
3. Set the transaxle on a garage jack and lift it.
4. Align the hole of the No.4 engine mount bracket
with the stud bolts of transaxle.
5. Lightly tighten the bolt A and the nut B, C.
6. Tighten the nut B, C in order of B→C, then bolt A.
7. Tighten the bolt D.
8.
Tightening torque
A, B, C: 66.6—93.1 N·m
{6.80—9.49 kgf·m, 49.2—68.6 ft·lbf}
D: 85.3—116.6 N·m
{8.70—11.88 kgf·m, 62.91—85.98 ft·lbf}
No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note
1. Loosen the bolt A.
2. Align the hole of the No.1 engine mount rubber with the bracket of transaxle.
3. Lightly tighten the bolt B, then tighten the bolt B.
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D
A BC
A6E5112W005
TRANSAXLE
GARAGE JACK
A6E5714W139
D
A BC
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K2
4. Coat the oil seal with transfer oil and grease as
shown in the figure.
Caution
•The oil seal is easily damaged by the
sharp edges of the drive shaft splines. Do
not let the splines contact the oil seal.
5. Install the drive shaft and joint shaft. (See Section
M.)
End Of SieCONTROL VALVE BODY REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E571421100202On-Vehicle Removal
Warning
•Hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it ATF have
cooled before removing the control valve body.
•Using compressed air can cause dirt and other particles to fly out, causing injury to the eyes.
Wear protective eyes whenever using compressed air.
Caution
•Clean the transaxle exterior throughly with a stream cleaner or cleaning solvents before removal.
•If any old sealant gets into the transaxle during installation of the oil pan, trouble may occur in the
transaxle case and oil pan. Clean with cleaning fluids.
1. Clean the transaxle exterior thoroughly with a steam cleaner or cleaning solvents.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front bumper. (See Section S.)
4. Remove the shroud panel. (See Section S.)
5. Drain the ATF into separate containers.
6. Remove the radiator. (See Section E.)
7. Remove the oil hose. (See K2–108 OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8. Remove the control valve body cover.
9. Disconnect the solenoid valve connectors, then
remove harness clips.
10. Remove the control valve body.
On-Vehicle Installation
1. Position the manual valve so that it protrudes from
the control valve body end by 3.0 mm.
2. Install the control valve body while holding the
manual valve in the position.
Tightening torque
6.9—8.8 N·m
{0.70—0.90 kgf·m, 5.1—6.5 ft·lbf}
3. Connect the solenoid connectors, then install
harness clips.
4. Apply a light coat of silicon sealant to the contact
surfaces of the control valve body cover and
transaxle case.
OILOIL
0.5—1.5 mm {0.0197—0.0591 in}
GREASEGREASE
A6E5714W130
CONTROL
VALVE BODY
COVER
A6E5714W143
3.0 mm
MANUAL VALVECONTROL
VALVE BODY
A6E5714W144