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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 I SV, 2.0L ENG VIN G, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 462 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION [SERVICE, REMOVAL & INSTALLATION))TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONPOWER PLANT FRAME INSTALLATION NOTE

2013 Mazda 3 i SV, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic Trans

Power Plant Frame Installation Note

2013 Mazda 3 i SV, 2.0L Eng VIN G, Automatic TransSECTION Power Plant Frame Installation Note

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Support the transmission using a transmission jack.

Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Using Transmission Jack
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the power plant frame.
Temporarily tighten the nuts in the order shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Plant Frame Nuts Tightening Order
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Tighten nut 1 until the power plant frame is seated in the rear differential.
Install the heat insulator, exhaust manifold stay, catalytic converter, middle pipe, main silencer and front tunnel member.
Raise the front end of the power plant frame (transmission side) or the transmission with the transmission jack, and adjust dimension A to 55-57 mm {2.16-2.24 in} (lower surface of power plant frame-lower surface of the front tunnel member) as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Raising Front End Of Power Plant Frame (Transmission Side) Or Transmission With The Transmission Jack
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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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.