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Lever Position Adjustment

  1. Remove the rear console, selector lever knob, selector sleeve, and indicator panel.
  2. Loosen the locknut.
    Fig 1: Loosening Locknut
    G01907637Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Adjust the lever so that the clearance between the guide plate and the guide pin in the P position with the push rod lightly depressed is as shown.
  4. Tighten the locknut.

    Tightening torque 

    1. 19-25 N.m {1.9-2.6 kgf.m, 14-18 ft.lbf} 
    Fig 2: Adjusting Lever Position
    G01907638Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Move the selector lever to the N position and D range and verify that there is the same clearance between the guide plate and guide pin.
    • If not as specified, readjust the lever.
  6. Install the indicator panel, selector sleeve, selector lever knob, and rear console in the reverse order of removal.