Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the battery duct and battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the under cover.CAUTION:
- Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting it.
- Disconnect the TR switch connector.
- Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.CAUTION:
- Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
- Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever.
- Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.
- Remove the manual shaft lever.
- Remove the TR switch.
- Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return two notches to set the N position.
- Turn the protrusion between the TR switch terminals B and C until the resistance becomes 750 ohms.
- Install the TR switch while aligning the protrusion and groove as shown in the figure.
- Hand-tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
- Inspect the resistance between the TR switch terminals B and C.
- If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .)
- Resistance 750 ohms
- Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
- Tightening torque 8-11 N.mm {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf}
CAUTION:- Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
- Install the manual shaft lever and the washer.
- Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever, and tighten the manual shaft nut.
- Tightening torque 31.4-46.1 N.m {3.2-4.7 kgf.m, 23.2-33.9 ft.lbf}
- Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in the figure.
- Shift the selector lever to P position.
- Turn the manual shaft lever to P position.
- Connect the selector cable.
- Inspect for continuity at the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)
- If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .)
- Connect the TR switch connector.
- Install the under cover.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Install the battery duct and battery cover.
- Inspect operation of the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)
- If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .)