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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 35 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE (SERVICE, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION G66M-R))MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONNOTES
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3
Manual Transaxle Removal/Installation: Notes
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.
- Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the battery component. (ex: battery, battery tray and PCM component) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .)
- Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the exhaust manifold insulator installation bolts and set the exhaust manifold insulator aside.
- Remove the following parts:
- Exhaust manifold bracket
- Front splash shields (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Aerodynamic under cover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
NOTE:
- If the transaxle is overhauled and installed to the vehicle, perform the 'INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION' and verify that there is no abnormality. (See INSPECTION AFTER TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION .)
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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.