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Servicing - A/t: Other Mazda MX-6 I

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Transmission

Park vehicle on level ground. Apply parking brake. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Briefly place selector lever in all gears and return it to "P" position. Clean dipstick and insert it in tube. Remove dipstick. Level should be between "L" and "F" marks. Check fluid for discoloration and unusual smell. If necessary, add fluid. DO NOT overfill.

For 2.0L, use Mercon or Mazda M-III ATF.

For 2.5L, use Dexron-II or M-III ATF.

BRAKE BAND (2ND GEAR)

Note. Adjustment information for 2.0L engine is not available from the manufacturer.

2.5L

  1. Remove drain plug, and drain transaxle. Remove oil pan and gasket. Loosen lock nut, and tighten piston stem to 78-95 INCH lbs. (9-11 N.m). (Scheme 53) Loosen piston stem 2 turns.
  2. Hold piston stem and tighten lock nut to 18-29 ft. lbs. (24-39 N.m). Install oil pan using NEW gasket. Tighten oil pan bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-56691-S38584667602001032600000). Add fluid, and check level. DO NOT overfill.

Scheme 53

Scheme 53
Scheme 53
  1. Remove center console. Place gearshift lever in "P" position. Loosen selector cable mounting bolts. (Scheme 54) Push selector lever against "P" range; hold it in this position.
  2. Tighten selector cable mounting bolts. Ensure starter operates in "P" and "N" positions only. Ensure position of gearshift lever and indicator correspond with each other.
  3. Ensure lock button returns after it has been depressed. Ensure gearshift lever operates smoothly when engaged in all positions. Install center console.

Scheme 54

Scheme 54
Scheme 54

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH

  1. Place gearshift lever in "N" position. Ensure gearshift linkage is adjusted correctly. See «GEARSHIFT LINKAGE»(ref-56691-S00792322502001032600000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Loosen neutral safety switch mounting bolts at transmission. Remove screw from alignment pin hole at bottom of switch (if equipped).
  2. On 2.5L, place manual lever in Neutral. Line up neutral mark on switch with manual lever.
  3. Tighten mounting bolts to specification. Refer to the «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-56691-S38584667602001032600000) table. Remove alignment pin. Install alignment pin hole screw (if equipped), and check switch operation. Vehicle should start only with gearshift in "P" or "N" position.

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