Transmission — removal and installation (Mazda Capella GC)

Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the speedometer drive cable, the reversing light switch and (where is it installed) 5th gear selection indicator lamp switch.

3. Remove the mounting bolts from the clutch cable bracket and disconnect the cable from the release lever.

4. Remove the ground strap mounting bolt and wire harness bracket.

5. Remove the starter (Section 5).

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6. There are two ways to support the weight of the engine while removing the crossmember and transmission: using a special stand resting on the upper supports of the suspension struts, or using a winch. If a stand is to be used, install it. If a winch is used, remove the hood (Section 11).

7. Remove the four upper bolts securing the transmission to the engine.



8. Jack up the front of the vehicle, place it on axle stands and drain the transmission oil (Section 1).

9. Remove the front wheels and mudguards and disconnect the anti-roll bar links. Remove the oil pan protective plate (where is it installed).





10. Remove the bolts securing the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles and separate the lower suspension arms from the knuckles (Section 10).

11. Disconnect the left drive shaft from the transmission (Section 8).

12. Remove the connecting shaft (Section 8). Insert a wooden dowel or something similar to secure the differential bevel gear.

13. Separate the drive rod from the gear shift shaft and remove the rod from the transmission.

14. Remove the lower transmission cover.

15. Unscrew and remove the cross member and left lower control arm assembly.

16. Support the transmission with a jack and secure it to it.

17. Remove the two remaining bolts, separate the transmission from the engine. Do not allow the transmission to hang on the input shaft. Lower the transmission, supporting it to prevent it from falling off the jack.

Installation

18. Apply a thin coat of molybdenum grease to the transmission input shaft grooves.

19. Raise the transmission into place and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to the torque specified in the Specifications.

20. Connect the extension rod to the transmission and the shift rod to the drive rod.

21. Install the lower control arm and crossmember assembly.

22. Install the lower transmission cover.

23. Install the connecting shaft (Section 8).

24. Install the left drive shaft (Section 8).

25. Connect the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles and install the nuts and bolts, tightening them to the specified tightening torque Specifications.

26. Connect the anti-roll bar links.

27. Install the mudguards and front wheels. Install the oil pan protective plate (where it is applied).

28. Install the starter.

29. Remove the jack from under the transmission and lower the vehicle to the ground.

30. Install four bolts transmission mounts to the engine. Tighten the bolt to the torque specified in the Specifications.

31. Install the wire harness clamps and ground strap bolt. Connect the clutch cable.

32. Fill the transmission with the correct type of oil (Section 1).