MAZDA 626 1987 Workshop Manual
Manufacturer: MAZDA, Model Year: 1987, Model line: 626, Model: MAZDA 626 1987Pages: 1865, PDF Size: 94.35 MB
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INSTALLATION 7A 
14. Install the clutch release cylinder. 
Tightening torque: 19—26 N-m 
(1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb) 
76G07A-060 
15. Install the gusset plates. 
Tightening torque: 37—52 N-m 
(3.8—5.3 m-kg, 27—38 ft-lb) 
76G07A-061 
16. Replace the clips at the end of the driveshafts and 
joint shaft with new ones. 
17. Install the joint shaft and right driveshaft as follows: 
(1) Install and tighten the reamer bolts (A); then in-
stall and tighten the standard bolts (§). 
Tightening torque: 
® :7—10 N-m 
(70—100 cm-kg, 43—61 in-lb) 
(B) :42—62 Nm 
(4.3—6.3 m-kg, 31—46 ft-lb) 
76G07A-062 
(2) Remove the SST and insert the shaft into the 
transaxle. 
(3) Pull the front hub outward and connect the 
driveshaft to the joint shaft. 
(4) Push the joint at the differential side to secure-
ly connect the driveshaft to the joint shaft. 
Note 
a) After installation, pull the front hub outward 
to confirm that the driveshaft doesn't come 
out. 
b)Do not damage the oil seal. 
86U07A-219 
7A-55  
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7A INSTALLATION 
76G07A-063 
76G07A-064 
18. Install the left driveshaft as follows: 
(1) Pull the front hub outward and insert the 
driveshaft into the transaxle. 
(2) Push the joint at the differential side to connect 
the driveshaft to the differential side gear. 
Note 
a) Do not damage the oil seal. 
b) After installation, pull the front hub outward 
to confirm that the driveshaft doesn't come 
out. 
19. Install the lower arm ball joints to the knuckles and 
tighten the bolts and nuts. 
Tightening torque: 43—54 N-m 
(4.4—5.5 m-kg, 32—40 ft-lb) 
20. Install the under cover, (except DOHC) 
Note 
Before installation, fill the notches with sili-
con as shown in the figure. 
Tightening torque: 8—11 N-m 
(80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb) 
21. Install the stabilizer bar control links as follows. 
(1) Install the stabilizer bar control link. 
(2) Adjust protrusion to 20.1 mm (0.79 in) 
(3) Tighten bolt to specified torque. 
Tightening torque: 16—23 N-m 
(1.6—2.3 m-kg , 12—17 ft-lb) 
76G07A-065 
76G07A-066 
22. Install the tie-rod ends and new cotter pine. 
Tightening torque: 29—44 N-m 
(3.0—4.5 m-kg, 22—33 ft-lb) 
23. Install the splash shields. 
Tightening torque: 8—11 N-m 
(80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb) 
24. Install the front wheels. 
Tightening torque: 88—118 N-m 
(9.0—12.0 m-kg, 65—87 ft-lb) 
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INSTALLATION 7A 
25. Install the grounds to the transaxle case. 
Tightening torque: 
8—11 N-m (80—115 cm-kg, 69—100 in-lb) 
26. Connect the speedometer cable. 
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76G07A-068 
76G07A-069 
76G07A-070 
27. Install the intercooler pipe and hose. (RF-CX) 
Tightening torque: 
19—26 Nm (1.9—2.6 m-kg, 14—19 ft-lb) 
28. Install the brake vacuum pipe. (RF-CX) 
Tightening torque: 
8—11
 N
 m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb) 
29. Connect the brake vacuum hose. (RF-CX) 
30. Install the air cleaner assembly and connect the 
air flow meter connector. 
Tightening torque: 
16—27 Nm (1.6—2.8 m-kg, 12—20 ft-lb) 
31. Connect the distributor lead. 
32. Connect the main fuse block. 
Tightening torque: 
8—11 N-m (80—110 cm-kg, 69—95 in-lb) 
33. Install the battery carrier and battery. 
34. Add the correct quantity of the specified transaxle 
oil. 
Specified 
Type 
A.T.F.: DEXRON II 
Above 0°F: 
API: GL-4 or GL-5 
SAE 80W-90 or SAE 90 
Capacity: 
3.35 liters (3.6 US qt, 3.0 Imp qt) 
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7A TRANSAXLE CONTROL 
TRANSAXLE CONTROL 
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands. 
2. Remove in the sequence shown in the figure. 
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. 61G07X-165 
86U07A-230 
1. Change lever knob 
2. Assist boot 
3. Mounting rubber boot 
4. Bolts and nuts 
5. Change control rod 
6. Bracket installation nuts 
7. Nut and washer 
8. Extension bar bracket as-
sembly and gasket 
9. Bushing 
10. Pipe 
11. Change lever 
12. Spring 
13. Ball seat (upper) 
14. Bushings 
15. Boot 
16. Holder 
17. Ball seat (lower) 
18. Extention bar 
Note 
Apply a coat of grease (lithium base, NLGI No. 2) to the change lever ball, the ball seats, 
and each joint. 
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TRANSAXLE CONTROL 7 A 
63U07A-151 
61G07X-192 
63U07A-153 
Spring 
Remove the spring by prying on the hooked part of 
the spring with a screwdriver. 
INSPECTION 
Check the following, and replace if necessary: 
1. Bent control rod. 
2. Wear, damage, or malfunction of any joint. 
3. Damaged gear shift lever ball. 
4. Weak spring. 
5. Wear or damage of bushing. 
INSTALLATION 
Install in the reverse order of removal and note the 
following: 
Extension Bar 
First, install the extension bar to the floor, and then 
install it onto the transaxle. 
Tightening torque: 
31—46 Nm (3.2—4.7 m-kg, 23—34 ft-lb) 
Bracket Installation 
Tighten the bracket installation nuts to the specified 
torque. 
Tightening torque: 7—10 N-m 
(70—100 cm-kg, 61—87 in-lb) 
76G07A-071 
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7A TRANSAXLE CONTROL 
Gear Shift Lever Ball 
Apply grease to the ball seat surface, and install the 
upper and lower ball seat, holder, and boot. 
Note 
Apply grease to all joints. 
61G07X-193 
Spring 
Make sure that the hooked part of the spring is 
properly seated in the bracket groove, as shown in 
the figure. 
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Bracket Cavity 
Put grease in the bracket cavity. 
63U07A-157 
Change Control Rod 
Install the change control rod so that its relationship 
with the shift lever is as shown in the figure. 
Tightening torque: 
16—22
 N
 m (1.6—2.3 m-kg, 12—17 ft-lb) 
61G07X-195 
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7B 
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 
(Electronically Controlled and 4-Speed) 
OUTLINE 7B— 2 
SPECIFICATIONS 7B— 2 
COMPONENT LOCATION 7B— 3 
STRUCTURAL VIEW 7B— 5 
OPERATION OF COMPONENTS 7B— 6 
FLUID PASSAGE LOCATION 7B— 9 
TROUBLESHOOTING (G4A-EL) 7B— 12 
GENERAL NOTE 7B— 12 
STEP 1 
(WARNING CODE RETRIEVAL) 7B— 15 
STEP 2 
(PRELIMINARY INSPECTION) 7B— 22 
STEP 3 (SIGNAL INSPECTION) 7B— 24 
STEP 4 (STALL TEST) 7B— 27 
STEP 5 (TIME LAG TEST) 7B— 30 
STEP 6 (OIL PRESSURE TEST) 7B— 31 
STEP 7 (ROAD TEST) 7B— 34 
TROUBLESHOOTING (G4A-HL) 7B— 41 
GENERAL NOTE 7B— 41 
STEP 1 
(PRELIMINARY INSPECTION) 7B— 44 
STEP 2 (ELECTRICAL 
SYSTEM INSPECTION) 7B— 47 
STEP 3 (STALL TEST) 7B— 49 
STEP 4 (TIME LAG TEST) 7B- 52 
STEP 5 (ROAD TEST) 7B— 53 
STEP 6 (OIL PRESSURE TEST) 7B— 58 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 
COMPONENTS 7B— 63 
MODE SWITCH (G4A-EL) 7B— 63 
HOLD SWITCH (G4A-EL) 7B— 63 
OD OFF SWITCH (G4A-HL) 7B— 64 
INHIBITOR SWITCH 7B- 65 
WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH 7B— 66 
FLUID TEMPERATURE SWITCH 
(G4A-EL) 7B— 66 
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH 
(G4A-EL) 7B— 66 
KICK-DOWN SWITCH (G4A-HL) 7B— 67 
PULSE GENERATOR (G4A-EL) 7B- 68 
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 
(G4A-EL) 7B— 68 
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH 
(CRUISE CONTROL UNIT) 7B— 68 
IDLE SWITCH AND THROTTLE 
SENSOR (G4A-EL) 7B— 68 
OD RELEASE SOLENOID 
VALVE (G4A-HL) 7B— 68 
SOLENOID VALVES (G4A-EL) 7B— 69 
NO LOAD SIGNAL (G4A-EL) 7B— 69 
MODE, AND HOLD INDICATOR 
LIGHT (G4A-EL) 7B— 69 
OD OFF INDICATOR LIGHT 
(G4A-HL) 7B— 69 
EC-AT CONTROL UNIT 
(G4A-EL) 7B— 69 
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 7B— 71 
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 
FLUID (ATF) 7B— 71 
SELECTOR LEVER 7B— 72 
THROTTLE CABLE 7B— 73 
CONTROL VALVE BODY 7B— 77 
OIL STRAINER 7B— 79 
ADJUSTMENT OF 2-4 BRAKE 
BAND 78— 80 
REPLACEMENT OF 
DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL 7B— 80 
OIL COOLER 7B— 81 
GOVERNOR (G4A-HL) 7B— 82 
REMOVAL 7B— 83 
PRECAUTION 7B— 83 
DISASSEMBLY 7B— 88 
DISASSEMBLY-STEP 1 7B— 88 
DISASSEMBLY-STEP 2 7B— 94 
DISASSEMBLY-STEP 3 7B— 99 
DISASSEMBLY-STEP 4 7B—103 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 7B—107 
PRECAUTION 7B—107 
TORQUE CONVERTER 7B—107 
OIL PUMP 7B—108 
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 7B—113 
SMALL SUN GEAR AND 
ONE-WAY CLUTCH 7B—122 
ONE-WAY CLUTCH AND 
CARRIER HUB ASSEMBLY 7B-126 
3-4 CLUTCH 7B—128 
2-3 ACCUMULATOR 7B—132 
GOVERNOR ASSEMBLY 
(G4A-HL) 7B-133 
LOW AND REVERSE BRAKE 7B—134 
2-4 BRAKE BAND 7B—135 
BAND SERVO 7B—135 
OTHER INSPECTION 7B—135 
CONTROL VALVE BODY 
(G4A-EL) 7B-136 
CONTROL VALVE BODY 
(G4A-HL) 7B-155 
DIFFERENTIAL 7B—177 
OUTPUT GEAR 7B—181 
IDLE GEAR 7B—182 
BEARING COVER ASSEMBLY 7B—185 
BEARING HOUSING 7B—186 
ASSEMBLY 7B-187 
PRECATION 7B—187 
ASSEMBLY-STEP 1 7B—187 
ASSEMBLY-STEP 2 7B—197 
ASSEMBLY-STEP 3 7B—202 
ASSEMBLY-STEP 4 7B—208 
INSTALLATION 7B—215 
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 7B—215 
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (G4A-EL) 7B—221 
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT (G4A-HL) 7B—239 
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7B OUTLINE 
OUTLINE 
SPECIFICATIONS 
Model G4A-EL (EC-AT) G4A-HL (4-speed) Model G4A-EL (EC-AT) 
FE engine F8 engine 
Torque converter stall torque ratio 1.710—1.900
 : 1 
1.900-2.100
 : 1 
Gear ratio 
First 2.800 
Gear ratio 
Second 1.540 
Gear ratio Third 1.000 Gear ratio 
Fourth (OD) 0.700 
Gear ratio 
Reverse 2.333 
Final gear ratio 3.700 
Number
 of
 drive plates/ driven plates 
Forward clutch 3/3 
Number
 of
 drive plates/ driven plates 
Coasting clutch 2/2 
Number
 of
 drive plates/ driven plates 3-4 clutch 5/5 4/4 Number
 of
 drive plates/ driven plates 
Reverse clutch 2/2 
Number
 of
 drive plates/ driven plates 
Low and reverse brake 3/3 4/4 
Servo diameter (Piston outer dia./retainer inner dia.) mm (in) 78/53 (3.07/2.09) 78/49 (3.07/1.93) 78/56 (3.07/2.20) 
Speedometer gear ratio (Driven/Drive gear) 20
 : 25 or
 21
 : 25 
Automatic transmission luid 
Type Dexron
 n or
 MED 
Automatic transmission luid Capacity 
liters (US qt, Imp
 qt) 
6.8 (7.2, 6.0) 
76G07B-002 
7 B—2  
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OUTLINE 7B 
COMPONENT LOCATION 
G4A-EL 
76G07B-003 
1. Hold indicator light 
2. EC-AT control unit 
3. Vehicle speed sensor 
4. Mode indicator light 
5. Cruise control unit 
6. Cruise control switch 
7. Mode switch 
8. Hold switch 
9. Water temperature switch 
10. Throttle sensor and idle 
switch 
11. Fluid temperature switch 
12. EC-AT 
13. Pulse genelator 
14. Solenoid valves 
15. Inhibitor switch 
7B-3  
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7B OUTLINE 
G4A-HL 
1. OD OFF indicator light 
2. OD OFF switch 
3. Kick-down switch 
4. Cruise control unit 
5. Cruise control switch 
6. Water temperature switch 
7. Inhibitor switch 
8. OD release solenoid valve 
9. Automatic transaxle 
76G07B-004 
7B—4