Mazda 5. Manual - part 50

05–17–120

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

(3) Install the TR switch while aligning the protrusion 

and groove as shown.

(4) hand- tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

(5) Inspect the resistance between the terminals B 

and C.

• If not as specified, readjust the TR switch.

Resistance

750 ohms

(6) Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts

Tightening torque

8—11 N·m 

{82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}

Caution

• Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or 

the transaxle may be damaged.

(7) Install the manual shaft lever and the washer.

(8) Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold 

the manual shaft lever, and tighten the manual 
shaft nut.

Tightening torque

32—46 N·m 

{3.2—4.7 kgf·m, 24—33 ft·lbf}

63. Install the transaxle range switch. (9-terminal 

connector type)

TR SWITCH

GROOVE

MANUAL SHAFT

PROTRUSION

B3E0517A317

F

E

D

C

B

A

TR SWITCH

B3E0517A316

MANUAL SHAFT
LEVER

WASHER

MANUAL SHAFT NUT

B3E0517A318

MANUAL
SHAFT
LEVER

ADJUSTABLE
WRENCH

TORQUE
WRENCH

B3E0517A319

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

05–17–121

05

(1) Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.

(2) Align the protrusion to establish the continuity 

between the terminals A and H.

(3) Install the TR switch while aligning the 

protrusion and groove as shown in the figure.

(4) Turn the TR switch so that the neutral hole is 

in line with flat, straight surfaces on either side 
of the manual shaft.

(5) hand- tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

P

R

N

D

S

L

CONVERTER 
HOUSING 
SIDE

MANUAL SHAFT

BME0517W306

PROTRUSION

BME0517A301

A

H

B3J0517A008

TR SWITCH

GROOVE

MANUAL SHAFT

PROTRUSION

B3E0517A317

NEUTRAL HOLE

NEUTRAL LINE

MANUAL SHAFT

BME0517A302

05–17–122

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

(6) Verify that the continuity between the 

terminals A and H.

(7) Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

Tightening torque

8—11 N·m 

{82—112 kgf·cm, 71—97 in·lbf}

Caution

• Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the 

manual shaft lever when removing the 
manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be 
damaged.

(8) Install the manual shaft lever and the washer.

(9) Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold 

the manual shaft lever, and tighten the manual 
shaft nut.

Tightening torque

32—46 N·m 

{3.2—4.7 kgf·m, 24—33 ft·lbf}

64. Remove the transaxle from the SST.
65. Apply ATF to the new O-ring and install it to the oil filler 

tube.

66. Install the oil dipstick and oil filler tube to the transaxle.

Tightening torque

7.8—10.8 N·m 

{80—110 kgf·cm, 69—95.5 in·lbf}

67. Drain any ATF remaining in the torque converter.
68. Pour in solvent (approx. 0.5 L {0.53 US qt, 0.44 lmp qt}),
69. Shake the torque converter to clean the inside.
70. Pour out the solvent.
71. Pour the ATF.

A

H

B3J0517A008

MANUAL SHAFT
LEVER

WASHER

MANUAL SHAFT NUT

B3E0517A318

MANUAL
SHAFT
LEVER

ADJUSTABLE
WRENCH

TORQUE
WRENCH

B3E0517A319

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 

05–17–123

05

72. Install the torque converter by aligning its gap to the oil 

pump inner rotor gap as shown in the figure.

73. To ensure that the torque converter is installed 

accurately, measure distance A between the end of 
the torque converter and the end of the converter 
housing.

Distance A

 Mazda2: 

15.4 mm {0.60 in} 

 Mazda3, Mazda5: 

31.4 mm {1.24 in} 

 Mazda6: 

21.4 mm {0.84 in} 

 MPV: 

17.9 mm {0.70 in} 

End Of Sie

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE INSPECTION

B3E051701030A30

Torque Converter Inspection

1. Inspect the outer surface of the torque converter for damage or cracks, and replace it if necessary.
2. Inspect for rust on the pilot hub of the torque converter or on the boss. If there is any, remove the rust 

completely.

Oil Pump Preinspection

1. Measure the bushing of the oil pump.

Bushing inner diameter

Torque converter side
Standard: 40.015—40.040 mm 

{1.57539—1.57637 in}

Maximum: 40.060 mm {1.57716 in}

Forward clutch side
Standard: 19.000—19.021 mm 

{0.74803—0.74885 in}

Maximum: 19.041 mm {0.74964 in}

2. If not as specified, replace the oil pump housing 

and oil pump cover. (See 05–17–53 OIL PUMP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)

INNER ROTOR SIDE
(OIL PUMP)

TORQUE
CONVERTER SIDE

B3E0517A320

A

B3E0517A321

TORQUE CONVERTER SIDE

FORWARD CLUTCH SIDE

BUSHING

BUSHING

B3E0517A322