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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1999PROTEGE ES, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)TRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSREMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/TREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPROTEGEREMOVAL
1999 Mazda Protege ES, Automatic
Removal & Installation: Protege: Removal
1999 Mazda Protege ES, AutomaticSECTION Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect fresh air duct, and remove air cleaner and resonance chamber. Remove battery and battery tray. Support engine from above using engine support assembly. Remove No. 4 engine mount. See Figure. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels and splash shields. Drain transmission fluid into proper container. Remove EGR pipe and front exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect transaxle range switch, vehicle speed sensor, input/turbine speed sensor and solenoid valve connectors. Remove dipstick and filler tube. Disconnect and plug oil cooler lines. Remove tie rod end retaining nuts and disconnect tie rod ends from steering knuckles. Remove lower ball joint retaining bolts and nuts and pry lower control arms from knuckle.
- Separate left axle shaft from transaxle using pry bar inserted between axle shaft and case. DO NOT damage oil seal. Remove retaining bolts from right side axle shaft bracket and remove axle shaft from transaxle. Disconnect and remove selector cable. Remove intake manifold stay. Remove starter. Through starter hole, mark converter to drive plate for reassembly reference.
- Remove torque converter nuts. Slightly lower engine using engine support from above. Support transaxle from below using transmission jack. Remove No. 1 and No. 2 engine mounts. See Figure. Remove engine mount crossmember. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts, and lower transaxle assembly from vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.