Mazda CX 7. Manual — part 261

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–33

05-17

(1) Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the

bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in
the figure.

(2) Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt

of the left shock absorber. (Identical position
to the right side)

(3) Temporarily tighten the air clear bracket

installation bolt, and install the left/right front
shaft of the SST with front foot No.2 to the bolt
as shown in the figure.

(4) Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so

that they are the same height (left and right)
and horizontal.

(5) Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

2. Support the engine using the SST.
3. Remove the No.4 engine mount bracket.

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49 C017 5A0

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LH

RH

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–34

Transaxle Removal Note

1. Support the transaxle on a jack.
2. Remove the transaxle mounting bolts.
3. Remove the transaxle.

Transaxle Installation Note

1. Set the transaxle on a jack and lift it.
2. Install the transaxle mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

A: 37— 52 N·m {3.8— 5.3 kgf·m, 28— 38

ft·lbf}

B: 25.5— 34.5 N·m {2.61— 3.51 kgf·m, 18.9—

25.4 ft·lbf}

No.4 Engine Mount Bracket Installation Note

1. Install the No.4 engine mount bracket to the

transaxle and temporarily tighten nuts

2. Temporarily tighten bolt.
3. Temporarily tighten bolt A and nuts B, C.
4. Tighten bolt A, nuts B and C in the order of

B

→A→C.

5. Tighten bolt D.

Tightening torque

Bolt A, Nut B, C: 66.6— 93.1 N·m {6.80—

9.49 kgf·m, 49.2— 68.6 ft·lbf}

Bolt D: 74.5— 104.9 N·m {7.60— 10.69 kgf·m,

55.0— 77.3 ft·lbf}

No.1 Engine Mount Installation Note

1. Install the No.1 engine mount bracket to the

transaxle, then temporarily tighten bolts A and B.

2. Install the No.1 engine mount rubber to the

bracket, then temporarily tighten bolt C.

3. Tighten bolts A and B in the order of A

→B.

4. Tighten bolt C.

Tightening torque

Bolt A, B: 93.1— 116.6 N·m

{9.50— 11.88 kgf·m, 68.7— 85.9 ft·lbf}

Bolt C: 85.3— 116.6 N·m

{87.0— 11.88 kgf·m, 62.9— 85.9 ft·lbf}

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A

B

A

A

A

A

A

A

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BOLT D

BOLT A

NUT B

NUT C

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BOLT A

BOLT B

BOLT C

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–35

05-17

Torque Converter Nuts Installation Note

1. Align the holes by turning the torque converter.
2. Insert a screwdriver through the converter

housing service hole, and lock the drive plate.

Caution

• Loosely and equally tighten the torque

converter nuts, then further tighten them
to the specified tightening torque.

3. Tighten the torque converter mounting nuts.

Tightening torque

34.3— 60.8 N·m {3.50— 6.19 kgf·m, 25.3—

44.8 ft·lbf}

Selector Cable Installation Note

1. Install the selector lever to the manual shaft lever

so that no load acts on the selector cable.

Note

• Install the selector lever to the manual shaft

lever with the clip side of the selector cable
end facing up.

2. Confirm that the tip of the manual shaft lever

projects out of the end of the selector cable.

End Of Sie

WM: OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL)

OIL SEAL (DIFFERENTIAL) REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the ATF. (See 05-17-11 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-

EL].)

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.

4. Remove the drive shaft. (See 03-13-12 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the joint shaft. (2WD) (See 03-13-3 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[2WD].)
6. Remove the transfer and joint shaft. (AWD) (See 03-13-4 JOINT SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AWD].)

(See 03-16-3 TRANSFER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Caution

• Do not damage the transaxle case.

• Do not damage the differential case.

7. Remove the oil seal lip using a razor.

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NUT

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SELECTOR CABLE

MANUAL SHAFT LEVER

CLIP

UPWARD

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]

05-17–36

8. Remove and discard the oil seal using a tape-

wrapped flathead screwdriver.

Caution

• Do not damage the oil seal.

9. Using the SST and a hammer, tap a new oil seal

so that the specified oil seal position is obtained.

Transaxle case side

Substitution SST

• 49 H028 202

Outer diameter: 54.5— 61 mm {2.15— 2.40
in}
Inner diameter: 52 mm {2.05 in} or more
Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

Converter housing side (2WD)

Substitution SST

• 49 F027 009

Outer diameter: 76.8 mm {3.02 in}
Plate thickness: 2 mm {0.08 in} or more

TRANSAXLE CASE SIDE

CONVERTER HOUSING SIDE

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3—4 mm {0.118—0.157 in}

49 G030 795

49 H028 202

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2.3

—

3.3 mm

{0.091

—

0.130 in}

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