2006 Mazda 3

Powertrain Diagnostics & Repair / Transmissions / Automatic Trans / AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE [SHIFT
MECHANISM]

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM LOCATION INDEX

Fig. 1: Locating Automatic Transaxle Shift Mechanism

SHIFT-LOCK INSPECTION
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off).
2. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Without the brake pedal depressed, verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and verify that the selector lever can be shifted from the P position.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT INSPECTION).
 Fig. 2: Inspecting Shift-Lock

SHIFT-LOCK SOLENOID INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Measure the continuity between terminals E and F.
If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

Fig. 3: Identifying Shift-Lock Solenoid Connector Terminals

EMERGENCY OVERRIDE BUTTON INSPECTION

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.
3. Without the brake pedal depressed, verify that the selector lever cannot be shifted from the P position.
4. Remove the panel cover using a screwdriver as shown in the figure.
 5. Insert the screwdriver into the emergency override hole and push it down. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted from the P
position.
If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

Fig. 4: Inspecting Emergency Override Button

KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
3. Disconnect the key interlock solenoid connector.
4. Measure the continuity between terminals A and B.
If there is any malfunction, replace the key cylinder. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
 Fig. 5: Key Interlock Solenoid

SELECTOR LEVER INSPECTION

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine OFF).
2. With the brake pedal depressed, verify that there is a "click" at each range when shifted.
3. Verify that the selector lever can be shifted.
4. Verify that there is a "click" at each position when shifted from the P position to M range.

Fig. 6: Inspecting Selector Lever

5. Verify that the positions of the selector lever and the indicator are aligned.
 If there is any malfunction, adjust the TR switch. (See TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [FN4A-EL]
). (See
TRANSAXLE RANGE (TR) SWITCH ADJUSTMENT [FS5A-EL]
).

6. Verify that the vehicle operates in each selected range.

Fig. 7: Verifying Positions Of Selector Lever

SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT INSPECTION

1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]
).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
4. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
5. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If there is any malfunction, replace the selector lever component. (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

Fig. 8: Checking Selector Lever Component Continuity

 Fig. 9: Identifying Selector Lever Connector Terminal

SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
2. Shift the selector lever to P position.
3. Unlock the lock piece of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order as shown in the figure.
4. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.

Fig. 10: Verifying Manual Shaft In P Position

5. Lock the lock piece and safety lock of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order as shown in the figure.
6. Install the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
7. Shift the selector lever from the P position to M range, and make sure that there are no other components in that area to interfere
with the lever.
 Fig. 11: Installing Safety Lock

SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]
).
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery, battery box and battery tray. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]
).
4. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF, L3]
).
5. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
).
6. Remove the heat insulator (front and center).
7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
 Fig. 12: Removing/Installing Selector Lever Component & Torque Specification

Selector Cable Removal Note

1. Remove the clip.
2. Remove the selector cable.

Fig. 13: Removing Selector Cable

Selector Lever Component Installation Note
1. Insert the location pin of selector lever component to the hole of the floor.
2. Tighten the selector lever component installation bolts.
Tightening torque
7.8-10.8 N.m
{80-110 kgf.cm, 69.5-95.4 in.lbf}

Fig. 14: Inserting Location Pin Of Selector Lever Component

Selector Cable Installation Note

1. Install the selector cable to the selector lever securely.
2. Install the selector cable to the bracket securely.

NOTE: Steps 3 and are for the selector cable replacement only.

3. Verify that the selector lever is in the P position.

Fig. 15: Installing Selector Cable To Bracket

4. Lock the lock piece and safety lock of the selector cable (selector lever side) in the order as shown in the figure.
 Fig. 16: Identifying Lock Piece And Safety Lock Of Selector Cable

5. Verify that the manual shaft is in the P position.

CAUTION: Bending the selector cable in the manner shown in the figure will damage the cable and it may become loose when shifted. When
installing the selector cable, hold it straight.

Fig. 17: Verifying Manual Shaft Is In P Position

6. Install the clip as shown in the figure.

NOTE: Install the selector cable to the manual shaft cable with the clip side of the selector cable end facing the front of the vehicle.
 Fig. 18: Installing Clip

7. Install the selector cable to the manual shaft lever in such a way that the selector cable does not bear a load.
8. Confirm that the end of the manual shift lever projects from the end of the selector cable.
9. Install the selector cable to the selector cable bracket securely.

Fig. 19: Installing Selector Cable To Selector Cable Bracket

SELECTOR LEVER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Fig. 20: Exploded View Of Selector Lever Assembly

Created/Modified Date: 2/2/2012 1:22:45 PM