Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM .) .)
Remove the splash shield.
Disconnect the TR switch connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting TR Switch Connector
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Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.
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: Removing Clip And Disconnecting Selector Cable
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Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.

Fig 3: Removing Manual Shaft Nut And Washer
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Remove the manual shaft lever.
Remove the TR switch.

Fig 4: Removing Manual Shaft Lever
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Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return 2 notches to set the N position.

Fig 5: Identifying Converter Housing Side And Shaft Position
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Connect an ohmmeter between terminals D and I.
Turn the protrusion to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.
Verify that the continuity between terminals B and H.
- If not as specified, turn the protrusion to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Connector Terminal
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  Fig 7: Identifying Protrusion
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Install the TR switch while aligning the protrusion and groove as shown.

Fig 8: Installing TR Switch While Aligning Protrusion And Groove
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Turn the TR switch so that the neutral hole is in line with the flat, straight surfaces on either side of the manual shaft.
Hand-tighten the TR switch bolts.
Perform the TR switch adjustment. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT .)

Fig 9: Identifying Neutral Hole
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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.
Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
Tighten the manual shaft nut using a torque wrench.

Fig 10: Tightening Manual Shaft Nut Using Torque Wrench
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Tightening Torque

32-46 N.m {3.2-4.7 kgf.m, 24-33 ft.lbf}
Install the clip as shown in the figure.

Fig 11: Installing Clip
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Verify that the selector lever range position and TR switch are aligned, then connect the selector cable.
Inspect for continuity at the TR switch. (See INSPECTION OF CONTINUITY .)
Connect the TR switch connector.
Install the splash shield.
Install the air cleaner component and fresh-air duct. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Inspect operation of the TR switch. (See INSPECTION OF OPERATION .)

Fig 12: Identifying Selector Lever
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