Purpose/Function
A direct linear solenoid has been adopted for the solenoid valve which contributes to improved shift response, drive feel and reduced shift shock by the improved precision of the hydraulic pressure control.
Construction
The control valve body consists of integrated hydraulic control related parts and electronic control related parts.
The transaxle range sensor, output shaft speed sensor, turbine/input shaft speed sensor, and the control valve body connector are built into the TCM and integrated with the automatic transaxle.
The transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor, wiring harness, and the wiring harness cover bracket are built into the coupler component.
If any of the component parts of the control valve body has a malfunction, the control valve body must be replaced because the replacement of a single part is not possible except for the following parts:
On/off solenoid
Oil pressure switch A, oil pressure switch B
Coupler component (built into transaxle fluid temperature (TFT) sensor)

Control Valve Body Removal/Installation [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Control Valve Body [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]Vacuum Pump Removal/Installation
1. Remove the plug hole plate..
2. Remove the battery..
3. Set the PCM wiring harness out of the way.
4. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum pump..
5. Remove in the order shown in the table.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Vacuum hose
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Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to perform the following precautions: l Have the
proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.
• Inspect the battery and its cable ...
Front Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab
and socket.
4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, press the front accessory socket i ...