Manual Shaft Nut Removal Note

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Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever and loosen the manual shaft nut.
CAUTION:
- Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
- Do not apply torque to the manual shaft as bending or breakage of the spring pin installed to the manual shaft could damage the TR switch and cause a selector lever malfunction.
  
  Fig 1: Loosening Manual Shaft Nut
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.