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Manual Transmission Shift Control Housing And Assembly

  1. Check the contact surface of the (A) shift fork and (B) synchronizer sleeve for wear or damage.
    Fig 1: Checking Contact Surface Of Shift Fork And Synchronizer Sleeve For Wear Or Damage
    G01924444Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the gear selector interlock sleeve.
    1. Position the gear selector interlock sleeve.
    2. Install the bolts.
      1. Tightening torque 8.1 Nm (72 inlbf) 
  3. Install the interlock pins into their original shift rails.
    NOTE:
    • Improper installation of the interlock pins will prevent activation of the backup lamp switch.
  4. Position the (B) detent ball and spring, the (C) shift gate, the (D) shift fork and spring and install the (A) third/fourth shift rail.
    Fig 2: Positioning Detent Ball And Spring, Shift Gate, Shift Fork And Spring And Installing Third/Fourth Shift Rail
    G01924445Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the (B) detent ball and spring, the (C) shift gate, the (D) shift fork and spring and install the (A) first/second shift rail.
    Fig 3: Positioning Detent Ball And Spring, Shift Gate, Shift Fork And Spring And Installing First/Second Shift Rail
    G01924446Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the (B) fifth/reverse shift control, the (C) detent ball and spring and the (D) shift gate and install the (A) fifth/reverse shift rail.
    Fig 4: Positioning Fifth/Reverse Shift Control, Detent Ball And Spring And Shift Gate And Installing Fifth/Reverse Shift Rail
    G01924447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the three rubber service bore plugs.
  8. Install the new shift gate spring pins.
  9. Install the backup lamp switch.
    1. Install the backup lamp switch pin.
    2. Install the backup lamp switch.
  10. Install the lower gearshift lever.
    1. Position the gearshift lever.
    2. Position the dust cover.
    3. Install the bolts.
      1. Tightening torque 8.1 Nm (72 inlbf)