Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

1997 Mazda Millenia V6-2.5L DOHCSECTION Adjustments
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the nut and clip, and disconnect the selector
4. Rotate the manual shaft to the neutral position.
5. Disconnect the transaxle range switch connector.
6. Loosen the transaxle range switch mounting bolts.





7. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals A and H.
8. Adjust the switch to the point where there is continuity between the terminals.





9. Tighten the transaxle range switch mounting bolts to 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (69.5 - 95.4 inch lbs.).
10. Verify that the selector lever range position and transaxle range switch are aligned.
11. Connect the transaxle range switch connector.
12. Connect the selector cable and install the nut and clip.
13. Install the air cleaner assembly.








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