2021 Mazda CX-3 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transfer Removal/Installation: Notes

CAUTION:
  • Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
  1. Remove front under cover No. 2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the front splash shield. (See FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the TWC. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the front crossmember component. (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold (WU-TWC). (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  7. Remove the front drive shaft (RH). (See FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  8. Remove the heat shield.
    Fig 1: Heat Shield Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13150139Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the transfer bracket. (See TRANSFER BRACKET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
    Fig 2: Transfer Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13150140Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  12. After the engine and transaxle warms up, inspect for oil leakage and transfer operation.
    Fig 3: Transfer Components With Torque Specification
    G13150141Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

    1 Transfer
    2 Transfer oil seal (RH) No. 1
    (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [EW6AX-EL] .)
    3 Transfer oil seal (RH) No. 3
    (See TRANSFER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT [EW6AX-EL] .)
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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.

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