No. 18 Excessive Shift Shock Is Felt When Upshifting And Downshifting: Notes

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.

Fig 1: Possible Cause - Excessive Shift Shock Is Felt When Upshifting And Downshifting

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.