Glc (Rwd) Installation; Glc (Fwd) Removal/Installation - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

from transmission, then disconnect both oil cooler pipes.
4) Disconnect governor tube from converter housing and
transmission case (if equipped). Support transmission with wood block
between oil pan and transmission jack.
5) Remove converter inspection plates. Mark converter and
flywheel for realignment reference during installation. Remove torque
converter -to-flywheel attachment bolts.
6) Remove rear mount and crossmember mounting bolts. Remove
starter ( lower transmission as needed to gain access to starter
bolts). Remove transmission-to-engine bolts and slowly lower
transmission out of vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install transmission, noting
the following: When installing torque converter, be sure that notch in
converter lines up with notch in oil pump. When bolting converter to
flywheel, be sure to align mark made during removal to ensure proper
alignment. After transmission is installed, rotate crankshaf several
times to be sure that transmission rotates freely without binding.
GLC (FWD)
REMOVAL
1) Drain all fluid from transaxle assembly (oil pan must be
removed to completely drain transaxle as drain plug along will not
drain all the fluid ). Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Disconnect speedometer cable , inhibitor switch connector, neutral
switch connector and kickdown solenoid connector.
2) Remove graphic diaphragm lines. Raise front end of vehicle
and support. Remove wheel, disconnect lower control arm ball joints
and pull drive shaft out of transaxle. Use care when removing drive
shaft to avoid stressing outer constant velocity joint to its limit,
as this will damage the joint. Remove engine undercover.
3) Attach engine support to engine hanger and support engine.
Remove crossmember. Disconnect oil hose from oil pipe and plug ends of
hose and pipe. Remove rear transmission mount. Remove starter, end
cover and torque converter to-drive plate retaining bolts.
4) Support transaxle with jack and remove transaxle-to-engine
retaining bolts. Lower transaxle assembly out of vehicle. Use care
when removing transaxle so that torque converter does not fall out.
INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure to install
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TRANSMISSION REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T
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