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Selector Cable Installation Note

  1. Install the grommet to the position shown in the figure.
    G13727536Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    6.9-9.8 N.m {71-99 kgf.cm, 62-86 in.lbf}

  2. Securely install the cable outer side (selector lever side) to the selector lever.
  3. Install the selector cable end (selector lever side) to the selector lever pin, and temporarily tighten the nut.
  4. Verify that the selector lever pin end is out of the nut.
    G13727530Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the clip shown in the figure and tighten the nut.
    G13727538Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Tightening torque 

    19-25 N.m {2.0-2.5 kgf.m, 15-18 ft.lbf}

  6. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
  7. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.
    G13727531Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the selector cable end (transaxle side) and cable outer side (transaxle side).
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure that the selector cable is not twisted when installing it to the boot.
    • Install the selector cable straight. If the selector cable is installed twisted as shown in the figure, the installation will be incorrect.
    G13727540Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Install the cable outer side (transaxle side) to the selector cable bracket.
      G13727541Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Install the clip to the selector cable end (transaxle side) as shown in the figure.
      G13727542Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Point the clip side of the selector cable end (transaxle side) to the vehicle front and install the selector cable to the manual shaft lever.
    G13727543Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Verify that the manual shaft lever end is out of the selector cable end.
    G13727544Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Verify that the selector cable is securely installed.
  11. Completely tighten the nut of the selector cable (selector lever side) end. At this time, do not touch the selector lever component rod.
    G13727532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    G13727533Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If the nut is tightened with the selector lever component rod loaded, it could cause a selector cable adjustment malfunction.

    Tightening torque 

    10-15 N.m {102-152 kgf.cm, 89-132 in.lbf}