Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 93

TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL] 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

[MZI-3.7] .)  

3. Disconnect the TCM connector.  

4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable. 

B20

Vehicle 
speed (+)

VSS

B19 and B20 (wiring 
harness-side).  

[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B21

Shift 
solenoid F 
control

Shift 
solenoid F



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B21 and 
B16 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift 
solenoid F (Se
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

B22

Shift 
solenoid E 
control 
GND

Shift 
solenoid E



Inspect 
resistance 
between 
couple 
component 
terminals 
B14 and 
B22 
(wiring 
harness-
side).  

ATF 
temperature: 
20°C {68°
F}

5.0-5.6 (ohms)



Inspect shift 
solenoid E (S
SOLENOID 
VALVE 
INSPECTIO
[AW6A-EL, 
AW6AX-EL]



Inspect relate
harness  

CAUTION:



Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor 
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to allow water or foreign 
material on the connector when disconnecting.  

CAUTION:



Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when 
removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be 
damaged. 

 

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5. Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever. 

Fig. 41: Identifying Manual Shaft Lever 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

6. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer. 

Fig. 42: Identifying Manual Shaft Nut & Washer 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

7. Remove the TCM. 

Fig. 40: Identifying Manual Shaft Lever & TCM Connector 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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Fig. 43: Identifying TCM 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

8. Inspect the condition of the connector pin of the coupler component (foreign material, bent pins, broken 

pins) and O-ring after the TCM is removed. 

Fig. 45: Identifying Connector Pin Of Coupler Component 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION:



Do not touch the terminals. 

Fig. 44: Identifying Air Filter 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

 

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9. Align the transaxle case and coupler component connector. 

Fig. 46: Locating Transaxle Case 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

10. Be sure to match the position of the TCM marking. 

11. Install the TCM. 

Fig. 47: Identifying TCM 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

12. Verify the correct positioning of the TCM and coupler component.  

13. Tighten the TCM mounting bolts. 

Tightening torque  

19.6-29.4 N.m {2.0-2.9 kgf.m, 14.5-21.6 ft.lbf}  

CAUTION:



Do not turn more than 60° from the marking. 

CAUTION:



Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when 

 

2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 

2008 TRANSMISSION Automatic Transaxle (AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL) - Mazda CX-9

  

Microsoft 

 

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