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Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 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.
  3. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
  4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector Cable
    G01011453Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
    Fig 2: Rotating Manual Shaft To N Position
    G01011454Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
  7. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.
  8. Remove the manual shaft lever.
  9. Remove the TR switch.
    Fig 3: Holding Manual Shaft Lever
    G01011455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Rotate the manual shaft to the right fully, then return 2 notches to set the N position.
    CAUTION:
    • Improper adjustment of the TR switch will cause abnormal operation of the automatic transaxle. Be sure to use the SST to adjust the TR switch correctly.
    Fig 4: Setting Manual Shaft To N Position
    G01011456Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using the SST  and by turning the TR switch, adjust the positions of the manual shaft and the TR switch neutral hole.
  12. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    4.9-6.9 N.m 

    (50-70 kgf.cm, 44-61 in.lb) 

    Fig 5: Tightening TR Switch Mounting Bolt
    G01011457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch between terminals C and D.
    Fig 6: Identifying TR Switch Connector Terminals
    G01011458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the SST. 
  15. Install the manual shaft lever and washer.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when tightening the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
  16. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
  17. Tighten the manual shaft nut using a torque wrench.

    Tightening torque 

    31.36-46.06 N.m (3.2-4.6 kgf.m, 23.2-33.9 ft.lb) 

    Fig 7: Tightening Manual Shaft Nut Using A Torque Wrench
    G01011459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the clip as shown in the figure.
    • If it is bent, replace a new clip.
    Fig 8: Installing Clip On Selector Lever
    G01011460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Verify that the selector lever range position and TR switch are aligned, then connect the selector cable.
    Fig 9: Connecting The Selector Cable
    G01011461Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch. (See INSPECTION OF CONTINUITY .)
  21. Connect the TR switch connector.
  22. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  23. Connect the negative battery cable.
  24. Inspect operation of the TR switch. (See INSPECTION OF OPERATION .)
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