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Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery carrier, battery tray, and battery.
  3. 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.
  4. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
  5. Remove the spring and disconnect the selector cable.
    Fig 1: Removing Spring And Disconnecting Selector Cable
    G03700525Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
  7. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
    Fig 2: Holding Manual Shaft Lever With Wrench
    G03700526Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.
  9. Remove the manual shaft lever.
  10. Remove the TR switch.
  11. Rotate the manual shaft to the right fully, them return 2 notches to set the N position.
    Fig 3: Rotating Manual Shaft
    G03700527Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  12. Using the SST  and by turning the TR switch, adjust the positions of the manual shaft and the TR switch neutral hole.
    Fig 4: Adjusting Positions Of Manual Shaft And TR Switch Neutral Hole
    G03700528Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 4.9-6.9 
      1. N.m {50.0-70.4 kgf.cm, 43.4-61.1 in.lbf} 
  14. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch between terminals C and D.
  15. Remove the SST  .
  16. 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.
    Fig 5: Identifying TR Switch Part Connector Terminals
    G03700529Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
    Fig 6: Setting Adjustable Wrench To Holding Manual Shaft Lever
    G03700530Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  18. Tighten the manual shaft nut using a torque wrench.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 31-46 N.m {3.2-4.7 kgf.m, 23-34 ft.lbf} 
  19. Install the spring as shown in Fig 7.
    • If it is bend, replace a new spring.
    Fig 7: Installing Spring
    G03700531Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Verify that the selector lever range position and TR switch are aligned, then connect the selector cable.
  21. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch. (See INSPECTION OF CONTINUITY .)
  22. Connect the TR switch connector.
  23. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 8: Connecting Selector Cable
    G03700532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the battery carrier, battery tray, and battery.
  25. Connect the negative battery cable.
  26. Inspect operation of the TR switch. (See INSPECTION OF OPERATION .)
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