Transmission Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause poor connections or corrosion. Be sure that water or foreign material do not enter the connector when disconnecting it.

Remove the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the battery cover.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the catalytic converter.
(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the insulator.

Fig 1: Removing Insulator
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Mark the manual shaft lever component as shown in the figure.
Separate the manual shaft lever component from selector lever.

Fig 2: Identifying Mark And Manual Shaft Lever Component
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Disconnect the TR switch connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting TR Switch Connector

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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, otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever.

Fig 4: Setting Adjustable Wrench To Hold Manual Shaft Lever

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Remove the manual shaft nut.
Remove the washer and manual shaft lever component.
Remove the TR switch.

Fig 5: Removing Washer And Manual Shaft Lever Component
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Rotate the manual shaft to the extension housing side fully and return two notches to set the N position.
Install the TR switch and hand-tighten the mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
- Improper adjustment of the TR switch will cause abnormal operation of the automatic transmission. Be sure to use the SST to adjust the TR switch correctly.
Fig 6: Rotating Manual Shaft To Extension Housing Side
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Using the SST and by turning the TR switch, adjust the positions of the manual shaft and the TR switch neutral hole.

Fig 7: Adjusting Positions Of Manual Shaft And TR Switch Neutral Hole

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Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
1. Tightening torque
  1. 4.4-6.5 N.m
    1. {45-66 kgf.cm, 40-57 in.lbf}
Inspect for continuity between TR switch terminals C and D.

Fig 8: Identifying Connector Terminals

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Remove the SST.
Install the manual shaft lever component and washer.
CAUTION:
- Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when tightening the manual shaft nut, otherwise the transmission may be damaged.
Set the adjustable wrench as shown in the figure to hold the manual shaft lever.
Tighten the manual shaft nut using a torque wrench.
Tightening torque
1. 23-33 N.m {2.3-3.4 kgf.m, 17-24 ft.lbf}
Fig 9: Tightening Manual Shaft Nut Using A Torque Wrench
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Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Turn the manual shaft lever to the P position.
Inspect TR switch continuity. (See CONTINUITY INSPECTION .)
Connect the TR switch connector.
Align the mark of the manual shaft lever component as shown in the figure.
Install the manual shaft lever component installation nut.
Tightening torque
1. 10.8-14.7 N.m
  1. {1.1-1.4 kgf.m, 8.0-10.8 ft.lbf}
Install the insulator.
Tightening torque
1. 8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 72-97 in.lbf}
Fig 10: Installing Manual Shaft Lever Component Installation Nut
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Install the catalytic converter.
(See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Install the battery cover.
Install the engine cover.
(See ENGINE COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect TR switch operation. (See OPERATING INSPECTION .)