Mazda Transaxle A65M–R. Manual - part 7

MANUAL TRANSAXLE 

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PRIMARY SHAFT COMPONENTS DISASSEMBLY

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1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.

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1

Primary shaft rear bearing adjust shim

2

Oil channel

3

Primary shaft rear bearing
(See 

J–10 Primary Shaft Rear Bearing Disassembly 

Note

)

4

Snap ring

5

Primary shaft bearing spacer
(See 

J–10 Primary Shaft Bearing Spacer and 5th 

Gear Stopper Disassembly Note

)

6

5th gear stopper

7

5th clutch hub set
(See 

J–10 5th Clutch Hub Set, 5th Synchronizer 

Ring and 5th Gear Disassembly Note

)

8

5th synchronizer ring

9

5th gear

10

5th needle bearing

11

5th bushing
(See 

J–10 5th Bushing, Thrust Washer, 4th Gear, 

4th Needle Bearing, 4th Bushing, 4th Synchronizer 
Ring, 3rd/4th Clutch Hub Set, 3rd Synchronizer Ring 
and 3rd Gear Disassembly Note

)

12

Thrust washer

13

4th gear

14

4th needle bearing

15

4th bushing

16

4th synchronizer ring

17

3rd/4th clutch hub set

18

3rd synchronizer ring

19

3rd gear

20

3rd needle bearing

21

Primary shaft

22

Primary shaft front bearing
(See 

J–11 Primary Shaft Front Bearing Disassembly 

Note

)

23

Synchronizer key spring (5th)

24

5th synchronizer key

25

5th clutch hub and sleeve

26

3rd/4th synchronizer key

27

3rd/4th clutch hub and sleeve

28

Synchronizer key spring (3rd/4th)

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Primary Shaft Rear Bearing Disassembly Note

1. Remove the bearing using the SSTs.

Primary Shaft Bearing Spacer and 5th Gear Stopper Disassembly Note

1. Remove the primary shaft bearing spacer and 5th 

gear stopper at the same time using the SSTs.

5th Clutch Hub Set, 5th Synchronizer Ring and 5th Gear Disassembly Note

1. Remove the 5th clutch hub set, 5th synchronizer 

ring and 5th gear at the same time using the 
SSTs.

5th Bushing, Thrust Washer, 4th Gear, 4th Needle Bearing, 4th Bushing, 4th Synchronizer Ring, 3rd/4th 

Clutch Hub Set, 3rd Synchronizer Ring and 3rd Gear Disassembly Note

1. Remove the 5th bushing, thrust washer, 4th gear, 

4th needle bearing, 4th bushing, 4th synchronizer 
ring, 3rd/4th clutch hub set, 3rd synchronizer ring 
and 3rd gear at the same time using the SSTs.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE 

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Primary Shaft Front Bearing Disassembly Note

1. Remove the primary shaft front bearing using the 

SST.

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PRIMARY SHAFT COMPONENTS INSPECTION

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Primary Shaft and Gear Inspection

1. Inspect the shaft for damage, abnormal wear, dents, flaking, or bending.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the shaft.

2. Inspect the gears for damage, abnormal wear, 

dents, flaking, or bending.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the gear.

3. Inspect the oil passage for clogging.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the shaft.

Synchronizer Ring and Clutch Hub Component Inspection

1. Inspect the clutch hub sleeve, clutch hub, and 

synchronizer key contact surface for damage and 
abnormal wear.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the part where 
necessary.

2. Verify that the clutch hub sleeve and clutch hub 

for move smoothly.

•

If there is malfunction, replace parts as 
necessary.

3. Inspect the synchronizer ring teeth and grooves 

for damage, abnormal wear, and cracks.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the 
synchronizer ring.

4. Inspect the tapered surface for abnormal wear 

and cracks.

•

If there is malfunction, replace parts as 
necessary.

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MANUAL TRANSAXLE 

5. Measure the clearance between the synchronizer 

ring and the flank surface of the gear.

•

If not as specified, replace the synchronizer 
ring.

Note

•

Set the synchronizer ring squarely in the 
gear; then measure around the 
circumference.

Standard clearance

3rd: 0.90—1.45 mm {0.035—0.057 in}
4th: 0.90—1.45 mm {0.035—0.057 in}
5th: 0.95—1.40 mm {0.037—0.055 in}

Minimum clearance

0.70 mm {0.028 in}

Bearing Inspection

1. Inspect the ball and the ball contact surface for damage and abnormal wear.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the bearing.

2. Verify that the bearing to rotates smoothly.

•

If there is malfunction, replace the bearing.

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