Guide How To Remove/Install Tranny and LSD or Disassemble Gears

[ItsSlow]

I wish I would have seen this thread a year ago.. Oh well, I figured it out on my own, lol..

 

[red95_240sx]

that clamping bolt must run through the grove on the balljoint i bet.

 

[TurfBurn]

I can't remember if it does or not, I don't think that it does though from what I remember. The ball joint REALLY sticks in there. I had to use pickle forks to get it out and you pretty well wreck the dust boot every time, so I would replace the dust boot each time I needed to do that. I stopped taking that joint out when I did cars though and instead would release the inner points and let the control arm hang from the strut assembly.

 

[lowpro35]

after reading through this whole post im thinking i should give my clutch and flywheel a try myself istead of taking it to a shop and spending rediculous amounts of money, then with what i save i get a front mount!!!

 

[lowpro35]

so far i've done everything to this car so i should stick to the plan.

 

[Prodigy]

so far i've done everything to this car so i should stick to the plan.

It's pretty straightforward, just take your time.

 

[lowpro35]

it seems it, just gotta save up for the parts

 

[shane02pro5]

It's not a bad job at all...several jacks and stands an air ratchet and breaker bar. New axle seals new pilot bearing and the clutch will come with a new throwout bearing and alignmnet tool!

Let us know when it comes time there a few tips to be aware of!

 

[Prodigy]

+ resurface the flywheel
+ locktite the clutch bolts
+ torque evenly

 

[dominoy2k1]

damnit getting everything aligned is a pain in the ass. i am taking a break from it before i set the car on fire.

 

[Prodigy]

trans going back in?
If so, bearhug it and lift the trans so that the main shaft is about 1/2" away from the engine. Then start threading the top trans bolts to bring it closer.

 

[shane02pro5]

Maybe a little late but be sure your pass side axle seal and alum oil seal cap thingy are seated properly.

 

[dominoy2k1]

yeah i got it, after finessing it. filling tranny fluid now. 3qts is what it takes right?

 

[dominoy2k1]

got me too. gotta raise the car and check it cause i gots no speedo. although shifts so smooth. exedy clutch and royalpurple really nice. feels better than new.

Otherwise the only other one I can think of that has gotten me before is the speedo hookup which is on the back by the starter... and is a black connector that is vertical and hard as hell to see behind the engine mount.

Later!

Steve

 

[MSP2003.5_Nick]

Anyone have the torque specs for putting this s*** back on or should I jsut get a service manual

 

[Prodigy]

internal or external?
http://www.floptical.net/mazda/service_web/

 

[MSP2003.5_Nick]

internal or external?
http://www.floptical.net/mazda/service_web/

OMG this is like my new bible! Thanks

 

[IslandSpeed]

I have a 2003 Mazada Speed Protege.


When I put the transfer case back together & put the 5th./reverse shifter fork back on, is the 5th./reverse shift rod with gears, does the 5th. gear stay up with the fork? Before I put on the rear cover?

Should the 5th. gear move when I move the linkage?

 

[shane02pro5]

You should be able to switch back and forth between 5th and reverse makes no difference the linkage moves with it. You should slide a screwdriver into the shift linkage and make sure you go into all the gears.

 

[TurfBurn]

just pulling the selector in and out won't test 5th.. you have to do like shane said and basically you put a screw driver through the selector move it ot the neutral position and then have to twist it to one side to exercsie 5th and reverse and I too recommend you do that through all 6 gears (5 plus reverse) to make sure things are fine. You will see the 5th fork move when you get it right if you have the black cap off.