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Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Removal/Installation

  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 .)
    4. 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. Removal the spring and disconnect the selector cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Selector Cable
    G01052796Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the manual shaft to the N position.
    7. 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: Setting Adjustable Wrench To Hold Manual Shaft Lever
    G01052797Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
  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.
    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.
      Fig 3: Rotating Manual Shaft
      G01052798Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 & TR Switch Neutral Hole Using Special Tool
    G01052799Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

    Tightening Torque 

    4.9-6.9 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.
    17. 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 Connector Terminals
      G01052800Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Set the adjustable wrench as shown to hold the manual shaft lever.
  18. Tighten the manual shaft nut using a torque wrench.

    Tightening Torque 

    31-46 N.m {3.2-4.7 kgf.m, 23-34 ft.lbf} 

    Fig 6: Tightening Manual Shaft Nut
    G01052801Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the spring as shown in the figure.
    • If it is bend, replace a new spring.
      Fig 7: Installing Spring
      G01052802Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  20. Verify that the selector lever range position and TR switch are aligned, then connect the selector cable.
    Fig 8: Connecting Selector Cable
    G01052803Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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 .)
  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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