2013 Mazda5 Motor Mounts

[MarkVII88]

And away we go!

On my car, the main transmission mount bolt was T-I-G-H-T. I had to use a 24" breaker bar to crack that bastard. Your may not be as harsh, good luck to you, good sir!

Also, while you're in there, you may want to think about moving the TCM to the firewall. Where it is now, it sits directly on top of a scorching hot transmission, and there are lots of stories of them cooking and failing. What I did with mine was, got some fuel line from the parts store, slit it down the middle. I then slipped the fuel line over the brake lines that are on the firewall (you'll see them), and then moved the TCM over there. The computer runs much cooler over there, which should prolong the life. Just something to think about.

You could also install an accessory transmission cooler so the ATF is not boiling hot like the engine coolant. I'm sure that helps the TCM run cooler too.

 

[theblooms]

You could also install an accessory transmission cooler so the ATF is not boiling hot like the engine coolant. I'm sure that helps the TCM run cooler too.

Not possible on our cars. It is what it is.

 

[MarkVII88]

Not possible on our cars. It is what it is.

What do you mean it's not possible on your cars? I installed an aftermarket, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler on my 2012 Mazda5.

 

[theblooms]

Where? There's no transmission lines. Show detailed pictures of how you did it.

 

[hleboklop]

Guys, while we're at it, can you please help me find the torque specs for 3 bolts mounting the bracket to the engine, it's #13 on this diagram.
So far, what I've done:
2 - 65 lb-ft
3 - 50 lb-ft
5 - 85 lb-ft
6 - 50 lb-ft
10 - 75 lb-ft
11 - 75 lb-ft
13 - ??? (I put 50 lb-ft)

 

[TheMAN]

Where? There's no transmission lines. Show detailed pictures of how you did it.

bless your heart

 

[TheMAN]

Guys, while we're at it, can you please help me find the torque specs for 3 bolts mounting the bracket to the engine, it's #13 on this diagram.
So far, what I've done:
2 - 65 lb-ft
3 - 50 lb-ft
5 - 85 lb-ft
6 - 50 lb-ft
10 - 75 lb-ft
11 - 75 lb-ft
13 - ??? (I put 50 lb-ft)

 

[hleboklop]

Do you know, by chance, what is the torque specs for these three bolts?

 

[theblooms]

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I'd still like to see pics of how you did it, not a factory exploded diagram.

 

[TheMAN]

Do you know, by chance, what is the torque specs for these three bolts?View attachment 342965