WARNING:
A hot transaxle and ATF can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before changing the ATF.
1. Drain the ATF.
a. Remove the oil dipstick.
b. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
c. Remove the drain plug and washer to drain the ATF into a container.
2. Add the ATF.
a. Install a new washer and the drain plug.
30—41 N·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf}
b. Add the specified ATF through the oil filler tube.
Mazda Genuine ATF M-V
Draining ATF from drain plug: 3.0 L {3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt}
Overhauling transaxle: 5.0 L {5.3 US qt, 4.4 lmp qt}
3. Install the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
4. Install the oil dipstick.
5. Inspect the ATF level..
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system
and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed.
Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil
temperature could rise and damage ...
Wheel Hub, Steering Knuckle Inspection
Wheel Bearing Excessive Play Inspection
1. Install the magnetic base and dial gauge as shown in the figure and measure
the wheel bearing axial excessive play.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the wheel hub bearing.
Maximum front wheel bearing play
0.05 mm ...
Joint Shaft Disassembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Joint shaft component
.
2
Bearing
.
3
Dust seal (LH)
4
Joint shaft
5
Dust seal (RH)
...