Mazda CX-7 2007 Workshop Manual page 1055

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
6. 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 ((between the end of the torque
converter and the end of the converter
housing))
31.4 mm {1.24 in}
7. Install the transaxle. (See 05-17-29 AUTOMATIC
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AW6A-
EL, AW6AX-EL].)
8. Perform the mechanical system test. (See 05-17-
3 MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
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OIL COOLER FLUSHING[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
WM: OIL COOLER
Note
• If the automatic transaxle is replaced, flush and inspect the oil cooler.
• When replacing the automatic transaxle, inspect the oil cooler together with flushing it using the following
procedure, and with the oil cooler hose removed.
1. Disconnect the oil cooler hose.
2. Set a clean oil pan up to the oil cooler hose inlet.
3. Blow 491—882 kPa {5—9 kgf/cm
of compressed air from the oil cooler hose outlet
to drain remaining oil.
4. Add new ATF from the oil cooler hose outlet and
blow 491—882 kPa {5—9 kgf/cm
of compressed air to flush. (Repeat 2 or 3 times)
5. Verify that none of the following foreign material is
mixed in with the drained ATF:
• Large metal fragments of φ 0.5 mm {0.02 mm}
or more that cannot pass through the oil
strainer
• Fibrous clutch facing
6. Repeat the procedures from Step 1 to 2 and flush
the inside of the oil cooler.
7. If foreign material such as metal fragments or
clutch facing remains even after the oil cooler is
flushed repeatedly, replace the oil cooler
(radiator).
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OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See 01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH
TC].)
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Drain the ATF into a container. (See 05-17-11 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF)
REPLACEMENT[AW6A-EL, AW6AX-EL].)
5. Drain the engine coolant. (See 01-12-5 ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[L3 WITH TC].)
6. Remove the following parts.
(1) Front bumper (See 09-10-2 FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2) Splash shield
(3) Resonance chamber (See 01-13-5 INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC].)
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Add the engine coolant. (See 01-12-5 ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT[L3 WITH TC].)
2
, 72—127 psi}
OIL COOLER
2
, 72—127 psi}
A
TORQUE CONVERTER
COMPRESSED
AIR
FLUSHING OUT
FLUSHING IN
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OIL PAN
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