MIATA, RX7 & 929
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper panel, selector sleeve and indicator panel. Remove boot plate. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Loosen lock nut on side of gearshift lever. See Fig 1. Move adjustment lever forward to set transmission in "P" position.
- Adjust lever so clearance between guide plate and guide pin with lever in position "P" is as specified. See GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA, RX7 & 929) TABLE. See Fig 2. Tighten rear lock nut to 14-21 ft. lbs. (19-28 N.m).
- Place gearshift lever in "N" and "D" positions to ensure clearances are correct. See GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA, RX7 & 929) TABLE. See Fig 2. Adjust lever if necessary. Install indicator panel, selector sleeve, selector knob and upper panel.
GEARSHIFT LEVER ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
In. (mm) |
| Gearshift In Position "P" |
| Clearance "A" |
.035-.039 (.89-.99) |
| Clearance "B" |
.020-.024 (.51-.61) |
| Gearshift In Position "N" Or "D" |
| Clearance "C" |
.024-.028 (.61-.71) |
| Clearance "D" |
| Miata |
.059-.063 (1.5-1.6) |
| RX7 & 929 |
.024-.028 (.61-.71) |
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