2002 MAZDA 6 light

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

K2–80
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.)
A6E5714W106
TR SWITCHTR SWITCH
CONNECTOR
A6E5714W107
Position/
Range
H
P
R
N
DBCAEDGI FConnector terminal: Continuity
A6E5714W108

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××

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–103
K2
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.
A6E5714W136
D
A BC
A6E5112W005
TRANSAXLE
GARAGE JACK
A6E5714W139
D
A BC
A6E5112W005

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
K2–105
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

K2–116
TRANSFER
No.1 Engine Mount Installation Bolt Installation Note
1. Tighten the bolt C and D.
2. Lightly tighten the bolt B, then bolt A.
3. Tighten the bolt B and A.
Tightening torque
A, C, D: 93.1—116.6 N·m
{9.50—11.88 kgf·m, 68.66—85.98 ft·lbf}
B: 85.3—116.6 N·m
{8.70—11.88 kgf·m, 62.91—85.98 ft·lbf}
PTO Heat Shield Installation Note
1. Lightly tighten the bolt A.
2. Tighten the bolt B, then bolt C.
3. Tighten the bolt A.
Tightening torque
8—11 N·m
{82—112 kgf·cm, 72—97 in·lbf}
End Of SieBREATHER PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E5718170012031. Remove the PTO heat shield.
2. Remove the breather plug.
Caution
•Allowing the breather hole to the close
during apply a sealant can affect the
transfer operation.
3. Apply a sealant to the thread area of filler plug.
Specified sealant
TB1215
4. Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque
7.9—11.7 N·m
{81—119 kgf·cm, 71—103 in·lbf}
5. Install the PTO heat shield. (See K2–116 PTO Heat Shield Installation Note.)
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AC
B
D
A6E5714W138
PTO HEAT SHIELD
A
B C
A6E5718W104
TRANSFER BREATHER PLUG
A6E5718W105

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM
K2–117
K2
SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTIONA6E5716461022011. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
2. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that a “click” sound is heard at each range when shifted in the pattern
shown.
3. Verify that the selector lever can only be shifted
as shown.
4. Verify that the position of the selector lever and
the selector indicator light correspond.
•If not as specified, adjust the TR switch. (See
K2–83 TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT.)
5. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected
range.
End Of SieSELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT INSPECTIONA6E5716461022041. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the console.
3. Remove the dashboard completely. (See section S.)
4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
5. Inspect for continuity at the selector lever
component.
•If not as specified, adjust the selector cable.
(See K2–118 SELECTOR CABLE
ADJUSTMENT.)
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM
P
R
N
DM
P
R
N
DM
OPERATION WHEN
BRAKE PEDAL IS
DEPRESSED
OPERATION WHEN
BRAKE PEDAL IS
RELEASED
A6E5716W101
SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT
PART SIDE CONNECTOR
A6A5616W013
A6A5616W012

K2–122
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM
SELECTOR LEVER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLYA6E5716461022031. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
.
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3
A
A
2
1
4
A6E5716W106
1 Selector lever knob
2 Indicator panel3 Selector illumination light
4 Selector lever