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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1870 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EXTERNAL CONTROLS (HYBRID))GENERAL PROCEDURESSELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
NOTE: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.
Place the selector lever in the D position.

Fig 1: Placing Selector Lever In D Position
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Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

Fig 3: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Place the manual control lever in the D position.
1. Rotate the manual control lever counterclockwise to the PARK position.
2. Rotate the manual control lever clockwise 3 detents to the D position.
Fig 4: Rotating Manual Control Lever To PARK Position
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Unlock the adjuster by sliding the locking tab over.

Fig 5: Sliding Locking Tab Over
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Align the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.

Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable
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Slide the selector lever cable adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.

Fig 7: Sliding Selector Lever Cable
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Verify that the vehicle starts in PARK and NEUTRAL only and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
Install the splash shield and the bolts.

Fig 8: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.