Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
CAUTION:
- Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the connector when disconnecting it.
Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector Cable
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Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return 2 notches to set the N position.

Fig 2: Rotating Manual Shaft
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Disconnect the TR switch connector.

Fig 3: Locating TR Switch
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Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Locating TR Switch Mounting Bolts
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Measure the resistance between the terminals B and C.
Adjust the switch to the point as follows.
Resistance Standard Value

750 Ohms
Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
Tightening Torque

8-11 N.m (82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lb)

Fig 5: Locating TR Switch
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Move the selector lever to N position.
Verify that the TR switch is aligned with N position.
Connect the TR switch connector.
Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Installing Selector Cable Clip
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Connect the selector cable to the manual shaft lever as shown in the figure.
Inspect operation of the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)
- If not as specified, readjust the TR switch.
Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 7: Connecting Selector Cable

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