Selector Lever Inspection

Switch the ignition ON.
Inspect the selector lever as follows:
- If there is any malfunction, replace the selector cable. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
1. Verify that the selector lever can be operated as shown below.
  
  Fig 1: Selector Lever Shift Lock Operation
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Verify that the selector lever can be operated smoothly.