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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.
    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 1: Disconnecting Selector Cable
    G01011869Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
  6. Remove the manual shaft nut and washer.
    Fig 2: Removing Manual Shaft
    G01011870Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the manual shaft lever.
  8. Remove the TR switch.
    Fig 3: Removing TR Switch
    G01011871Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return 2 notches to set the N position.
    Fig 4: Rotating Manual Shaft
    G01011872Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Turn the protrusion between terminals B and C until the resistance becomes 750 ohms. 
    Fig 5: Locating Protrusion Position
    G01011873Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 6: Identifying TR Switch Connector Terminal
    G01011874Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the TR switch while aligning the protrusion and groove as shown.
  12. Hand-tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.
    Fig 7: Aligning Protrusion And Groove
    G01011875Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Inspect the resistance between the terminals B and C.

    Resistance 

    750 ohms 

    Fig 8: Identifying TR Switch Connector Terminals
    G01011876Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    8-11 N.m (82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lb) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not use an impact wrench. Hold the manual shaft lever when removing the manual shaft nut, or the transaxle may be damaged.
  15. Install the manual shaft lever and the washer.
    Fig 9: Installing Manual Shaft Lever
    G01011877Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever, and tighten the manual shaft nut.

    Tightening Torque 

    32-46 N.m (3.2-4.7 kgf.m, 24-33 ft.lb) 

    Fig 10: Tightening Manual Shaft Nut
    G01011878Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the clip to the SELECTOR CABLE as shown in the figure.
  18. Shift the selector lever to P position.
  19. Turn the manual shaft lever to P position.
    Fig 11: Installing Selector Cable Clip
    G01011879Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Connect the selector cable.
  21. Inspect for continuity at the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)
  22. Connect the TR switch connector.
  23. Install the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 12: Connecting Selector Cable
    G01011880Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  24. Connect the negative battery cable.
  25. Inspect operation of the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)