2010 Mazda 6

Powertrain Diagnostics & Repair / Transmissions / Automatic Trans / AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (SERVICE,
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AW6A-EL)

Mechanical System Test Preparation

1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
2. Inspect the engine coolant level. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [MZI-3.7] .) (See ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .)
3. Inspect the engine oil level (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [MZI-3.7] .)
4. Inspect the ATF level (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [AW6A-EL].)
5. Inspect the idle speed. (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7] .)
6. Inspect the ignition timing (See ENGINE TUNE-UP [MZI-3.7] .)
7. Verify that no DTCs recorded (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DTC INSPECTION [AW6A-EL] .)

Line Pressure Test

1. Perform the "Mechanical System Test Preparation" (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION.)

WARNING: Removing the test plug when the ATF is hot can be dangerous. Hot ATF can come out of the opening and
badly burn you. Before removing the test plug, allow the ATF to cool.

NOTE: Use a suitable oil pressure gauge that corresponds to the line pressure because the maximum scale value
differs depending on the oil pressure gauge.

2. Measure the line pressure while idling in D range.

1. Remove the test plug (for the D range line) and the O-ring.
2. Connect the SSTs as following:
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 0378 400C), connect the SSTs (49 HD64 406A, 49 0378 400C, 49 B019
901B) to the line pressure inspection port as shown in the illustration.
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 D019 9A2), connect the SSTs (49 D019 910, 49 D019 911, 49 D019 912, 49
D019 909, 49 D019 908) to the line pressure inspection port as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 2: Locating Test Plug (For D Range Line)

 Fig. 3: Using Oil Pressure Gauge Sets

3. Start the engine and warm it up until the ATF reaches 60-70°C {140-158°F}.
4. Shift the selector lever to the D range.

CAUTION: Perform the test at least 3 times and calculate the average.

5. Read the line pressure while the engine is idling.

LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATION (WHILE IDLING)

Test condition Specification (kPa {kgf/cm2 , psi})

Idle D range 350-410 {3.6-4.1, 51-59}

6. Stop the engine.

3. Measure the line pressure while stalling in D range.
1. Replace the oil pressure gauge as following:
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 0378 400C), replace the SST (49 B019 901B) with SST (49 B019 902A).
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 D019 9A2), replace the SST (49 D019 908) with SST (49 D019 907).
 Fig. 4: Using Oil Pressure Gauge Sets

2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Fig. 5: Identifying DLC-2

3. Monitor the pressure control solenoid current (PID LPS) using the M-MDS data monitor function.
4. Start the engine.
5. Firmly depress the brake pedal with the left foot.
6. Shift the selector lever to the D range

CAUTION: If the accelerator pedal is pressed for more than 5 s while the brake pedal is pressed, the
transmission could be damaged. Therefore, perform Steps (7) and (8) within 5 s.

7. Gradually depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot.

8. When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read the line pressure and release the accelerator pedal.
9. Verify that the pressure control solenoid current changes as shown in the illustration depending on the throttle opening
angle.
 Fig. 6: Pressure Control Solenoid Current Graph

The line pressure standard other than when the engine is idling cannot be determined because the maximum line
pressure for this automatic transaxle is controlled by vehicle conditions.
10. Shift the selector lever to the N position and idle the engine for 1 min or more to cool the ATF.
11. Remove the SSTs.

WARNING: Removing the SST when the ATF Is hot can be dangerous. Hot ATF can come out of the opening and
badly burn you. Before removing the SST, allow the ATF to cool.

12. Install the test plug and O-ring in the inspection port.
Tightening torque

5.9-8.8 N.m {61-89 kgf.cm, 53-77 in.lbf}

4. Measure the line pressure while idling in R range

1. Remove the test plug (for the R range line) and the O-ring.

Fig. 7: Locating Test Plug (For R Range Line)

2. Connect the SSTs as following:

When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 0378 400C), connect the SSTs (49 HD64 406A, 49 0378 400C, 49 B019
901B) to the line pressure inspection port as shown in the illustration.
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 D019 9A2), connect the SSTs (49 D019 910, 49 D019 911, 49 D019 912, 49
D019 909, 49 D019 908) to the line pressure inspection port as shown in the illustration.
 Fig. 8: Using Oil Pressure Gauge Sets

3. Start the engine and warm it up until the ATF reaches 60-70°C {140-158°F}.
4. Shift the selector lever to the R range

CAUTION: Perform the test at least 3 times and calculate the average.

5. Read the line pressure while the engine is idling.

LINE PRESSURE SPECIFICATION (WHILE IDLING)

Test condition Specification (kPa {kgf/cm2 , psi})

Idle R position 580-670 {6 0-6.8, 85-97}

6. Stop the engine

5. Measure the line pressure while stalling in R range.
1. Replace the oil pressure gauge as following:
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 0378 400C), replace the SST (49 B019 901B) with SST (49 B019 902A).
When using the oil pressure gauge set (49 D019 9A2), replace the SST (49 D019 908) with SST (49 D019 907).
 Fig. 9: Using Oil Pressure Gauge Set

2. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.

Fig. 10: Identifying DLC-2

3. Monitor the pressure control solenoid current (PID LPS) using the M-MDS data monitor function.
4. Start the engine.
5. Firmly depress the brake pedal with the left foot.
6. Shift the selector lever to the R range.

CAUTION: If the accelerator pedal is pressed for more than 5 s while the brake pedal is pressed, the
transmission could be damaged. Therefore, perform Steps (7) and (8) within 5 s.

7. Gradually depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot.

8. When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read the line pressure and release the accelerator pedal.
9. Verify that the pressure control solenoid current changes as shown in the illustration depending on the throttle opening
angle.
 Fig. 11: View Of Pressure Control Solenoid Current Graph

The line pressure standard other than when the engine is idling cannot be determined because the maximum line
pressure for this automatic transaxle is controlled by vehicle conditions.
10. Shift the selector lever to the N position and idle the engine for 1 min or more to cool the ATF.
11. Remove the SSTs.

WARNING: Removing the SST when the ATF Is hot can be dangerous. Hot ATF can come out of the opening and
badly burn you. Before removing the SST, allow the ATF to cool.

12. Install the test plug and O-ring in the inspection port.
Tightening torque

5.9-8.8 N.m {61-89 kgf.cm, 53-77 in.lbf}

EVALUATION OF LINE PRESSURE TEST

Condition Possible cause

Lower than specification in D range and R position Line pressure control solenoid malfunction

Primary regulator valve malfunction

Oil pump malfunction

Oil leaking from D range or R position

hydraulic circuit

Constant pressure without fluctuation in hydraulic pressure to throttle in D Line pressure control solenoid malfunction
range and R position Control valve body internal malfunction

Current to throttle does not change in D range and R position TCM internal malfunction

Connector malfunction

Hydraulic pressure in R position is not higher than D range Primary regulator valve malfunction

Stall Test
1. Perform the "Mechanical System Test Preparation" (See MECHANICAL SYSTEM TEST PREPARATION.)
2. Start the engine.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal with the left foot.
4. Shift the selector lever to the D range.
 CAUTION: If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than 5 s while the brake pedal is depressed, the transaxle
could be damaged. Therefore, perform Steps 5 and 6 within 5 s.
Perform the test at least 3 times and calculate the average.

5. Gently depress the accelerator pedal with the right foot.

6. When the engine speed no longer increases, quickly read the engine speed and release the accelerator pedal.
7. Shift the selector lever to the N position and idle the engine for 1 min or more to cool the ATF.
8. Perform a stall test of the M range and R position in the same manner.
9. Turn off the engine

STALL SPEED

Test Condition Specification (RPM)

D range 2,637

M range 2,637

R position 2,555

EVALUATION OF STALL TEST

Condition Possible cause

Above In D, M ranges Low line pressure (Line pressure control solenoid malfunction, primary regulator
specification valve malfunction)

Control valve body component malfunction (shift solenoid C hydraulic pressure

system)

C1 clutch slipping

One-way clutch malfunction

In R position Low line pressure (Line pressure control solenoid malfunction, primary regulator
valve malfunction)

Control valve body component malfunction (shift solenoid E hydraulic pressure

system)

C3 clutch malfunction (slipping)

B2 brake malfunction (slipping)

In all Low line pressure (Line pressure control solenoid malfunction, primary regulator
positions/ranges valve malfunction)

Oil pump malfunction

Oil strainer clogging

Below specification Engine lack of power

Torque converter one-way clutch slipping

Created/Modified Date: 2/3/2012 7:33:32 PM