Transaxle Case Side
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..
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 oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
5. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.
6. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
7. Install the drive shaft (LH) to the transaxle..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Converter housing Side (FW6A-EL)
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH)..
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 oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
5. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.
6. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
7. Install the drive shaft (RH)..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Converter housing Side (FW6AX-EL)
1. Remove the front under cover No.2..
2. Drain the ATF..
3. Remove the transfer..
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 oil seal using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.
5. Using the SSTs
and a hammer, tap a new oil seal in evenly until the SST
(49 U027 003) contacts the transaxle case.
6. Coat the lip of the oil seal with ATF.
7. Install the transfer..
8. Add the ATF..
9. Install the front under cover No.2..
10. Perform the “Mechanical System Test”..
Accessory Sockets
Only use genuine Mazda accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than
120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A).
Front
The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON.
Center, Rear
The accessory sockets can be used regardless of whether the ignition is on or
off.
CAUTION
●To prevent accessory ...
Refrigerant Line Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Discharge the refrigerant..
3. Disconnect the engine ground.
4. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to
spill.
CAUTION:
If moisture or for ...
Engine Coolant
Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in the engine compartment. DO NOT ADD COOLANT
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been running, parts of the engine
compartment can become very hot. You could be burned.
Carefully inspect the e ...