Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Transaxle Range (Tr) Switch Adjustment
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  1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the under cover.
    CAUTION:
    • Water or foreign material entering the connector can cause a poor connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign material on the connector when disconnecting it.
  4. Remove the clip and disconnect the selector cable.
    Fig 1: Removing Clip
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  5. Rotate the manual shaft to the converter housing side fully, then return two notches to set the N position.
    Fig 2: Rotating Manual Shaft To Converter Housing
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  6. Disconnect the TR switch connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying TR Switch Connector
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  7. Loosen the TR switch mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying TR Switch Mounting Bolts
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  8. Measure the resistance between the TR switch terminals B and C.
  9. Adjust the switch to the point as follows.

    Resistance 

    713-788 ohms 

  10. Tighten the TR switch mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque 

    8-11 N.m {82-112 kgf.cm, 71-97 in.lbf} 

    Fig 5: Identifying TR Switch Connector Terminals
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  11. Shift the selector lever to N position.
  12. Verify that the TR switch is aligned with N position.
  13. Connect the TR switch connector.
  14. Install the clip to the selector cable as shown in the illustration.
    Fig 6: Identifying Clip
    G06761431Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the selector cable to the manual shaft lever as shown in the illustration.
  16. Install the under cover.
  17. Connect the negative battery cable.
  18. Install the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3] .)
  19. Inspect the TR switch operation. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH INSPECTION .)
    • If there is any malfunction, readjust the TR switch.
      Fig 7: Identifying Selector Cable
      G06761432Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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