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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONMANUAL TRANSMANUAL TRANSAXLE CLUTCH [A26M-R]CLUTCH UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONNOTES
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Clutch Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Notes
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.
  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .)
  3. Remove the PCM cover No.1. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the following parts:
    1. Battery tray and PCM component (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .)
    2. Air cleaner component (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Charge air cooler cover (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Charge air cooler (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Fuel pump resistor (See FUEL PUMP RESISTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front tires (See GENERAL PROCEDURES (SUSPENSION) .)
    7. Splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Aerodynamic under cover No.2 (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. WU-TWC bracket (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Starter (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Front auto leveling sensor (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Drain the transaxle oil into a suitable container. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    13. Remove the manual transaxle. (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    16. Perform the auto leveling system initialization. (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION .)
    17. Add the specified amount of specified transaxle oil. (See TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT .)
    18. Warm up the engine and transaxle, inspect for oil leakage, and inspect the transaxle operation.
      WARNING:
      • Improperly jacking a transaxle is dangerous. It can slip off the jack and may cause serious injury.
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  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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